Final day of regional and Senate elections underway in Czechia

Czech voters are heading to the polls today for the final day of regional elections, excluding Prague, as well as the first round of Senate elections in some areas. Voting stations, including those in flood-affected regions, are open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for those who were unable to vote on Friday.  The regional elections, in which opposition party ANO seeks to defend its victory from four years ago, are seen as a key test of party popularity ahead of next year’s parliamentary elections. Meanwhile, Senate elections see the government party ODS aiming to retain its position as the strongest faction, securing the leadership of Miloš Vystrčil.