Miloš Vystrčil was elected President of the Senate in 2020 after death of Jaroslav Kubera.[2] Vystrčil stated that his reelection depends on result of 2022 Czech Senate election.[3] Vystrčil's seat is up for election in 2022. If he loses Senate reelection he would be ineligible for reelection as President of the Senate.[4][5] Following the first round of senate election it became clear that ODS-TOP 09 senate group will remain largest group in senate meaning that Vystrčil is likely to remain president of the senate if he is reelected for his senate seat.[6] Second round of Senate election was held on 30 September 2022 and 1 October 2022. Vystrčil won his senate seat[7] Senate election overally resulted in victory for ODS-led SPOLU alliance.[8] Leader of KDU-ČSLMarian Jurečka stated he believes that Vystrčil will remain President of the Senate.[9] Leader of SPOLU and Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Petr Fiala also stated he believes Vystrčil will remain President of the Senate.[10] Vystrčil himself confirmed on 3 October 2022 that he has ambition to continue as the president of the Senate but final decision is up to his Senate caucus.[11][12] On 13 October 2022 Vystrčil was confirmed to be the nominee of ODS-TOP senate group. He was expected to run unopposed.[13][14]
Election was scheduled for 2 November 2022. Senate groups made agreement that Vystrčil will remain the Senate President.[16][17] Vystrčil received 73 of 80 votes and was elected for another term. Vystrčil stated that he will do everything so that the Senate remains a dignified institution.[18]
