Under his leadership, they became the third largest party in the Czech Republic after the 2017 legislative election, with 22 seats.

Governor of Plzeň Region Rudolf Špoták announced candidacy on 7 November 2023.

[3] The incumbent leader Ivan Bartoš announced candidacy on 4 December 2023.

[4] Markéta Gregorová, member of European Parliament announced candidacy in December 2023 as a candidate of Pirates who want to leave the government.

Former MP Vojtěch Pikal received 2 nominations[6] but in January 2024 announced that he won't run.