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Czech opposition outpaced the ruling party in first round of Senate election

Headline from WHEC Rochester

Prime Minister Andrej Babiš's political group is facing a strong challenge from the opposition in the Czech Republic’s Senate elections. The centrist ANO movement, led by Babiš, has 13 candidates advancing to next week’s runoffs. Opposition parties have 26 candidates making the next round.

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  1. Philadelphia Inquirer

    The ruling party of the populist Czech prime minister leads in 1st round of Senate election (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Prime Minister Andrej Babiš's political group is leading in the Czech Republic’s first round of Senate elections

  2. WHEC Rochester

    Czech opposition outpaced the ruling party in first round of Senate election (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    Prime Minister Andrej Babiš's political group is facing a strong challenge from the opposition in the Czech Republic’s Senate elections. The centrist ANO movement, led by Babiš, has 13 candidates advancing to next week’s runoffs. Opposition parties have 26 candidates making the next round.

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