The Czech Republic held its second round of Senate elections on Friday and Saturday, with polling stations closing at 2:00 PM today. Initial counts from select districts are now being tallied, and overall results are anticipated shortly. Voter turnout ranged from 15 to 25 percent, following a historically high second round in the first election phase. A particularly close contest is unfolding in Česká Lípa between Martin Půta, representing the Mayors (Starostové) party, and Jitka Volfová of ANO. The outcome in Česká Lípa is expected to be very competitive. These elections will determine the composition of the Czech Senate for the coming term.