Czech municipal elections 2026: candidate lists and key issues in Kutná Hora and Pardubice

The Czech Republic will hold municipal elections on 9‑10 October 2026 in the towns of Kutná Hora and Pardubice. In Kutná Hora, incumbent mayor Lukáš Seifert (ODS) is seeking re‑election, while the current deputy mayor Kateřina Špalková (VIZI) will not run for the post again. The town’s council is currently led by a coalition of ANO 2011, ODS, TOP 09 and VIZI, and the new administration will manage a budget exceeding 900 million crowns that covers public services, schools, culture, sport and major infrastructure projects.

In Pardubice, the 2022‑elected coalition of ANO, Žijeme Pardubice and Společně pro Pardubice will be replaced by a new partnership headed by current mayor Jan Nadrchal (ANO). Key topics for voters include transport, the expansion of paid parking zones, housing shortages and the construction of a large multifunctional arena championed by billionaire Petr Dědek, co‑owner of the local hockey club. Discussions are also ongoing about the future of the city’s district offices and possible restructuring of municipal districts.