Jan Bartošek, leader of party's MPs didn't rule out candidacy.[2] He announced his candidacy on 22 October 2018.[3]
Marian Jurečka, the Deputy leader of the party announced his intention to run on 23 September 2018.[4] He officially announced his candidacy on 27 November 2018.[5]
Marek Výborný, MP. His candidacy was suggested by some prominent members of the party.[7] He himself admitted interest in candidacy.[4] He announced his candidacy on 6 November 2018.[8]
Declined
Pavel Bělobrádek, the incumbent leader of KDU-ČSL stated he will decide whether he runs for another term after 2018 local and senate elections.[9]
Jiří Čunek, Senator and former leader. After his success in 2018 Senate election he stated that he thinks about candidacy.[10] He decided to not run. He announced his decision on 18 February 2019.[11]
Campaign
Christian Democrats decided to hold a series of debates to help decide who will become the new leader.[12] The first debate was held on 25 February 2019. Bartošek, Jurečka and Výborný participated. All candidates agreed that it was a good choice to not join government coalition led by ANO 2011.[13][14]
South Bohemian KDU-ČSL held conference on 9 March 2019 and gave its nomination to Bartošek.[15] Jurečka on the other hand received nomination from Olomouc regional organisation.[16]
Result
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