HLAS party emerges as winner in Slovak municipal elections

The HLAS – social democracy party has secured its position as the most successful political force in the Slovak municipal elections. According to official results, the party and its coalition partners obtained representation in 669 municipalities and towns, including 568 mayors and mayors of towns.

In total, HLAS and its allies secured 2,345 seats across regional, city, and municipal councils. Party leader and Minister of Interior Matúš Šutaj Eštok noted that the party successfully defended its standing from four years ago, maintaining strong regional support throughout Slovakia. Notable successes included the reelection of Nitra Governor Branislav Becík.

In Prešov, candidate Oľha won the mayoral race with 12,125 votes (40.69 percent), improving upon his 2022 result. Former mayor Miroslav Hagyari placed second with 7,187 votes. Notably, no representatives from the current government coalition or its close allies secured seats in the Prešov city council.