2026 KDU–ČSL leadership election
24 or 25 April 2026
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A leadership election for KDU-ČSL will be held on 24 or 25 April 2026.
Background
Marek Výborný was elected the party leader in 2024 election. The party then participated in 2025 parliamentary election under Spolu alliance and received 16 seats in the Chamber of Deputies. Following the election, Výborný announced on 10 October 2025 that the party will hold a meetig on 24 and 25 April 2026. Leadership election was scheduled to be party of the meeting. Výborný also stated that he considers whether he will run for reelection.[1][2] On 16 November 2025, South Moravian governor Jan Grolich admitted that he considers running, while CNN Prima News reported that according to its sources within the party, Grolich will almost certainly run.[3] Seznam Zprávy reported on 26 January 2026, that Grolich intends to run and on 28 January 2026 is scheduled to announce a "major decision" about his future political activities.[4]
On 28 January 2026, Výborný announced he won't run while Grolich announced his candidacy.[5]
Candidates
- Jan Grolich, Governor of the South Moravian Region
Declined
- Marek Výborný, the incumbent leader
References
- ^ "‚Opozice není trest, ale velká příležitost.' KDU-ČSL si zvolí předsedu na konci dubna 2026, řekl Výborný". iROZHLAS (in Czech). Czech Radio. Czech News Agency. 10 October 2025. Retrieved 18 January 2026.
- ^ "Lidovci si nové vedení a směr zvolí příští rok na dubnovém sjezdu v Ostravě". Seznam Zprávy (in Czech). Czech News Agency. 12 December 2025. Retrieved 18 January 2026.
- ^ Bohuslavová, Renáta. "Čekají lidovce radikální změny? Grolich přiznává, že přemýšlí o zvednutí hozené rukavice". CNN Prima News (in Czech). Prima F.T.V. Retrieved 18 January 2026.
- ^ Doubravová, Barbora (26 January 2026). "Grolich oznámí, že bude usilovat o post šéfa lidovců". Seznam Zprávy (in Czech). Retrieved 27 January 2026.
- ^ "Výborný nebude obhajovat post předsedy KDU-ČSL, o funkci se hlásí Grolich". www.seznamzpravy.cz (in Czech). 28 January 2026. Retrieved 28 January 2026.