1998 Prague municipal election
# 1998 Prague municipal election

The 1998 Prague municipal election was held as part of 1998 Czech municipal elections. Civic Democratic Party has received highest number of votes and formed coalition with Czech Social Democratic Party. Jan Kasl became mayor of Prague.

## Campaign

The Civic Democratic Party was led by Mayor Jan Koukal. Party's main rival was Union for Prague UPP) led by Martin Bursík. UPP ran on anti-corruption platform and was attacking Koukal's management of the city. Bursík was attacking Koukal during campaign.

## Results

| Party | Vote | %Vote | Seats |
| - | - | - | - |
| Civic Democratic Party | 765,777 | 36.88% | 21 |
| Union for Prague | 582,867 | 28.07% | 16 |
| Czech Social Democratic Party | 363,917 | 17.53% | 10 |
| Communist Party of Bohemia and Moravia | 207,977 | 10.02% | 8 |
| Association of ČSNS, SZ, KAN, D92, MDS, NEZ, PB, OK | 56,066 | 2.70% | 0 |
| Prague People for Prague | 33,095 | 1.59% | 0 |
| Initiative for Prague Citizens | 21,736 | 1.05% | 0 |

## Aftermath

ODS has won the election while UPP was second. Bursík refused coalition with ODS if Koukal leads it. Bursík sought support of ČSSD and KSČM, but Koukal decided to not seek position of Mayor and instead let ODS nominate Jan Kasl. ODS then formed coalition with ČSSD.

