Next Czech presidential election

Next Czech presidential election

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Incumbent President Petr Pavel Independent

Presidential elections will be held in the Czech Republic no later than January 2028. ^[1] The incumbent president Petr Pavel is eligible to run for another term, and the election will most likely be direct.

Background

2023 election

At the previous election in January 2023, Petr Pavel was elected for his first term defeating former Prime Minister Andrej Babiš. ^{[2] [3]} His inauguration was held on 9 March 2023.

Since 2023 election

Fortuna made a list of odds for the 2028 presidential election soon after the 2023 election. Petr Pavel was viewed as front runner. Other potential candidates with a chance to win included Prime Minister Petr Fiala, Minister of Interior Vít Rakušan and President of the Senate Miloš Vystrčil. ^[4] Petr Pavel said on 6 March 2023 that he might not seek reelection, as he considers it "reasonable that a person remains in such an office for only one term". He added that when there are two presidential terms possible, the president could behave during their first term to be reelected, in order to enjoy their second term. ^[5] 2023 presidential candidate Danuše Nerudová confirmed her intention to run on 20 March 2023 stating "I hope that optimism to run again won't leave me in 5 years." ^[6]

On 8 March 2024 Pavel suggested for the first time that he might seek reelection. He stated that it would depend on the political and social situation and also on whether he had the support of his family. ^{[7] [8]}

Candidates

Speculative

• Pavel Fischer, Senator and candidate in the 2018 and 2023 elections, did not rule out becoming a candidate again when asked, commenting "you will hear from me again." ^[9]
• Dominik Hašek, ice hockey player, stated in 2020 that he plans to run for president in 2028. ^[10]
• Karel Janeček, mathematician, entrepreneur and 2023 candidate, did not rule out standing. ^[11]
• Věra Jourová, former Minister of Regional Development, former Vice President of the European Commission for Values and Transparency and former European Commissioner for Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality from 2014 to 2019, stated on 21 February 2025 that she would closely watch who is running if Pavel decides to not run for a second term, which might "ignite a Messiah complex in [her]". ^[12]
• Michael Kocáb, composer, singer, political activist and former Minister for Human Rights and Minorities, stated on 5 October 2023 that he intends to run in the next presidential election. ^[13]
• Danuše Nerudová, economist, MEP and candidate in the 2023 election, said on 20 March 2023 that she is interested in running. ^[6]
• Pavel Novotný, Mayor of Řeporyje, stated that he will seek nomination for the 2028 election. ^[14]
• Petr Pavel, the incumbent President, is eligible to run for second term. ^[15]
• Tomáš Sedláček, economist expressed interest in running. ^[16]

Declined

• Andrej Babiš, MP, former Prime Minister and ANO nominee in the 2023 presidential election, announced on 5 April 2023 that he will not run again. ^[17]
• Marek Hilšer, Senator and candidate in the 2018 and 2023 elections, stated after his defeat in 2023 that he doesn't feel like running again, adding that twice is enough. ^[18]

References

1. Musil, Petr. "Do konce dekády nás čeká volební maraton. Od hlasování si odpočineme jen v roce 2027". CNN Prima News (in Czech). Retrieved 3 February 2023.
2. Shabu, Martin (28 January 2023). "Pavel: Těší mě silnější mandát, než měl Zeman. A před vstupem na Hrad chystá audit". Lidové noviny (in Czech). Mafra . Retrieved 3 February 2023.
3. Jiříček, Petr (28 January 2023). "Exkluzivně v Deníku: Takto reagují politici z Ostravska na vítězství Petra Pavla". Deník (in Czech). Vltava Labe Media . Retrieved 3 February 2023.
4. Zemen, Jiří. "Favoritem prezidentských voleb v roce 2028 je i Petr Fiala". prahain.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 3 February 2023.
5. Beranová, Klára. "Pavel připustil, že nebude znovu kandidovat: Pět let je až až". Novinky.cz (in Czech). Borgis. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
6. Kriušenko, Anastasija (20 March 2023). "Za pět let znovu do boje o Hrad? "Myslím, že ano," řekla Danuše Nerudová". Hospodářské noviny (in Czech). Economia . Retrieved 22 March 2023.
7. Trousilová, Alžběta; Šamanová, Dáša (8 March 2024). "Pavel nevyloučil, že bude znovu kandidovat". Novinky.cz (in Czech). Borgis. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
8. "Petr Pavel nevyloučil bojové síly NATO na Ukrajině a také, že opět bude kandidovat". Mladá fronta Dnes (in Czech). Mafra. 8 March 2024. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
9. "Neúspěch matadorů Fischera s Hilšerem? Nic nového nepřinesli, míní experti". Lidové noviny (in Czech). Mafra. 15 January 2023. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
10. "V roce 2028 to zkusím! "Dominátor" Hašek chce být vaším prezidentem". Parlamentní listy. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
11. Šindelář, Rudolf (9 May 2023). "Karel Janeček: Věřím, že se konečně dočkáme spravedlivých prezidentských voleb v roce 2028". ŽivotvČesku.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 20 June 2023.
12. Bastlová, Marie (21 February 2025). "Když to Petr Pavel vzdá, možná ve mně zaplane mesiášský komplex, říká Jourová". Seznam Zprávy (in Czech). Retrieved 21 February 2025.
13. Kubík, Jiří. "Kocáb: Bývalý komunista na Hradě je velké selhání. Příště kandiduju sám". Seznam Zprávy (in Czech). Retrieved 5 October 2023.
14. "Pavel Novotný: Budu prezidentem. D*bilové nechápou, že na Hradě měla být Němcová. Už vím, jak to bude". Parlamentní listy. 6 August 2020. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
15. Kovanda, Lukáš (29 January 2023). "Jak prezident Petr Pavel ovlivní českou ekonomiku?". Newstream (in Czech). Retrieved 3 February 2023.
16. Čermák, Miloš. "Ekonom Sedláček: Za pět let bych rád zkusil kandidovat na prezidenta". Seznam Zprávy. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
17. "Na prezidenta už kandidovat nebudu, oznámil Babiš". Seznam Zprávy (in Czech). Retrieved 5 April 2023.
18. "Hilšer označil svůj výsledek za prohru, podpořil Pavla, v politice nekončí". ČeskéNoviny.cz (in Czech). 14 January 2023. Retrieved 23 March 2023.