Relative newcomer Zuzana Caputova had 58 per cent of the vote with almost 95 per cent of returns counted in Saturday's runoff election, topping European Commission Vice President Maros Sefcovic, who had 42 per cent. PETR DAVID JOSEK/AP Relative newcomer Zuzana Caputova had 58 per cent of the vote with almost 95 per cent of returns counted in Saturday's runoff election"Zuzana, Zuzana," her supporters chanted. Caputova, 45, has little experience in politics and attracted voters who are appalled by corruption and mainstream politics. PETR DAVID JOSEK/AP Caputova has little experience in politics and attracted voters who are appalled by corruption and mainstream politics. PETR DAVID JOSEK/AP Caputova is an environmental activist who is in favour of gay rights and opposes a ban on abortion.

Source: Stuff March 31, 2019 08:26 UTC