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2010 President of the Senate of the Czech Republic election 2010 President of the Senate of the Czech Republic election Election of the President of the Senate of the Czech Republic was held on 24 November 2010. Milan Štěch became the new President of the Senate of the Czech Republic. Czech Social Democratic Party has won 2010 senate election and became largest Senate faction holding 41 seats of 81. The Civic Democratic Party suffered heavy losses and the incumbent President Přemysl Sobotka decided to not seek another term. Milan Štěch and Zdeněk Škromach showed interest in running for the position of Senate President. Alena Gajdůšková was also speculated as a