If you live in Prague 8, here is everything you need to know about voting in the 2026 local elections.
The elections will take place on:
- Friday, 9 October 2026, 14:00–22:00
- Saturday, 10 October 2026, 08:00–14:00
You will vote for both:
- the Prague 8 Municipal District Council (Zastupitelstvo MČ Praha 8), and
- the Prague City Assembly (Zastupitelstvo hlavního města Prahy).
Vote for the Pirate Party (Česká pirátská strana)!
Who can vote in Prague 8?
You can vote in the Prague 8 municipal elections if you are:
- a Czech citizen with permanent residence in Prague 8, or
- a citizen of another EU member state who has permanent or temporary residence in Prague 8 and is registered to vote in the relevant electoral register.
If you are an EU citizen, you do not automatically get added to the electoral register simply because you live in Prague 8. You must have requested registration in the supplement to the permanent electoral register.
If you were already registered in this supplement for previous local elections, you do not need to apply again. Your registration remains valid.
Deadline for EU citizens
If you are an EU citizen and are not already registered, you must request registration by Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 16:00.
Contact:
Municipal District Prague 8 – Department of Civil and Administrative Affairs
U Meteoru 147/6 (“White House”)
180 00 Prague 8 – Libeň
1st floor, office 131
Contact person: Stanislava Ciprová
Phone: +420 222 805 555
E-mail: stanislava.ciprova@praha8.cz
You can also contact the office before the deadline if you are unsure whether you are already registered.
Where do I vote?
Your polling station depends on your registered address of residence.
Prague 8 has multiple electoral districts, so there is no single polling station for everyone living in Prague 8.
The Municipal District has published the official list of polling districts and their locations for the 2026 elections.
Check your exact polling station before election day.
Official Prague 8 information:
The official list of polling districts is also available through the Prague 8 notice board:
Find the number of your polling district here, just enter your address:
Use this helpful unofficial tool to create your voter registration:
What should I bring?
When you go to vote, make sure to bring a valid ID card or passport, together with your Registration Certificate (temporary residence registration) or Permanent Residence Permit.
What will I be voting for?
In Prague 8, you will vote for:
1. Prague 8 Municipal District Council
Prague 8 is one electoral district, and voters elect 45 councillors.
2. Prague City Assembly
You will also receive a ballot for the Prague City Assembly (65 representatives)
This is a separate ballot, so make sure you understand how to mark each ballot before putting it into the envelope.
How do I mark the ballot?
Municipal elections work differently from parliamentary elections.
You can use your votes in three ways.
Option 1: Vote for one political party or candidate list
If you want to support an entire candidate list, mark the box next to its name.
This gives your votes to candidates on that list.
Option 2: Choose individual candidates
You can mark individual candidates from one or more candidate lists.
For the Prague 8 Municipal District Council, you can mark up to 45 candidates, because 45 councillors are elected.
Option 3: Combine both
You can mark an entire candidate list and individual candidates from other lists.
This allows you to support one party or political grouping while giving preference to specific people from other candidate lists.
Be careful: do not mark more candidates than the number of councillors being elected. Otherwise, your ballot can become invalid.
If you are unsure how to mark your ballot, you can ask the electoral commission about the voting procedure. The choice of who to vote for is, of course, entirely yours.
What if I don't receive my ballot papers?
Ballot papers are normally delivered to voters before the election.
If you do not receive them at home, you can request replacement ballot papers at your polling station.
So you can still vote even if your ballot papers were not delivered to your home.
The most important things to remember
If you live in Prague 8, remember these five things:
1. Election dates
- Friday, 9 October 2026, 14:00–22:00
- Saturday, 10 October 2026, 08:00–14:00
2. Bring your ID
Bring your ID card or passport together with your Registration Certificate (temporary residence registration) or Permanent Residence Permit.
3. Check your polling station
Your polling station depends on your registered address.
4. EU citizens must be registered
If you are an EU citizen and have not previously registered for local elections, apply by 7 October 2026 at 16:00.
5. Vote for the Pirate Party (Česká pirátská strana)!