University of Michigan Professor loses bid for presidency of Czech Republic

University of Michigan Professor Jan Svejnar fell short today in his bid to become president of the Czech Republic, as incumbent Vaclav Klaus was reelected for a five-year term.

The Associated Press reported Klaus received the support of 141 deputies and senators in the third round of voting at a joint session of the upper and lower chambers of the Czech legislature; 140 votes were needed for re-election. Svejnar received 111 votes.

Svejnar is a professor of economics, business administration and public policy at U-M.