2026 Czech Pirate Party leadership election

The Czech Pirate Party held a leadership election on 17 January 2026.

Background

The Czech Pirate Party has been led by Zdeněk Hřib since November 2024. Under his leadership, they became the fourth largest party in the Czech Republic after the 2025 parliamentary election, with 18 seats.

Candidates

• Zdeněk Hřib, incumbent leader and MP.
• , Deputy Mayor of the Moravská Ostrava and Přívoz municipal district.

Result

Voting took place on 17 January 2026. In the first round, where each delegate could vote for as many candidates as they wanted, Hřib won a plurality with 469 votes of 611, while Witosz received 257. Hřib was re-elected.

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