[8] The Civic Democratic Party eventually won the election and was tied with Mayors and Independents in the position of largest Senate faction.

[9][10] Leader of the Civic Democratic Party stated that he considers Jaroslav Kubera as the most logical candidate for the Senate president.

He stated that he believes that all parties should keep the rule that President of the Senate comes from the largest faction.

[13] Mayors and Independents declined to support Kubera as he didn't view him as a counterbalance to the President Miloš Zeman.

[14][15][16] Both parties didn't like Kubera's previous politically incorrect statements and his strongly right-wing stances.

[20] Christian and Democratic Union – Czechoslovak People's Party announced on 31 October 2018 it would nominate Václav Hampl.

[23] Leader of Mayors and Independents admitted on 4 November 2018 that it is possible that his party won't find an agreement with Civic Democrats and the election could become a "shot up.

Chances of Jan Horník to become new Senate President are viewed by Jelínek as low.

[3] Kubera, Hampl and Horník met on a debate held by Česká televize on 10 November 2018.

He stated that he runs because position of the president of the Senate would allow him to fight Bureaucracy and growing freedom limitations more effectively.

[29] The incumbent President Milan Štěch stated on 11 November 2018 that there could be a fourth candidate of compromise.

He admitted that he considers the election his first big political defeat and noted that he didn't expect the result.

[55][53] Jan Horník on the other hand noted that he believes that Kubera could be a good Senate President.

[56] Leader of the Civic Democratic Party Petr Fiala congratulated Kubera for his victory.

He stated that Kubera is an experienced politician and strong Persona who will be great President of the Senate.

[55] TOP 09 MP Miroslav Kalousek congratulated Kubera but criticised Mayors and Independents for his support in second round.

He stated that he doesn't understand why they preferred Kubera over Václav Hampl whom he considers a Persona of European Formate.