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Slovenian municipal mayoral candidacies

Overview

In late August 2026, several candidates announced their intentions to run for mayoral positions in various Slovenian municipalities ahead of the autumn local elections. In Ptuj, Janko Širec declared an independent candidacy, citing a need to address political stagnation, municipal debt, and regional challenges such as an aging population and youth migration. In Nova Gorica, Marko Rusjan announced his candidacy with support from the Left party and the Goriška movement, focusing on infrastructure and integrated spatial planning. By early September, Samo Turel officially confirmed his candidacy for mayor in Nova Gorica representing Gibanje Svoboda. Turel’s platform emphasizes economic development, tourism infrastructure, and housing assistance for young first-time buyers. In Ljubljana, former Prime Minister Anton Rop announced his candidacy running on a joint list titled ‘Lista Urške Klakočar Zupančič in Antona Ropa’. Rop’s platform emphasizes transparent and professional city management, moving away from the influence of lobbyists and developers, with a specific focus on increasing the availability of non-profit housing. Competition in the capital is increasing as Senko Pličanič, a member of the Demokrati party and former Minister of Justice, is considering a run for Mayor of Ljubljana. Pličanič confirmed to Televizija Slovenija that negotiations are underway with parties from the current governing coalition and Resnica to support his candidacy as an independent. He stated that Ljubljana requires competent management and a change following long-term leadership. Additionally, Janez Logar noted that the Demokrati party is preparing lists to end the 20-year rule of Zoran Janković. In Koper, the incumbent mayor Aleš Bržan confirmed his candidacy for a third term. Bržan stated that he does not seek support from any specific political option.

Entities

Ljubljana · Nova Gorica · Koper · Demokrati · Prerod

Timeline

  1. 6 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Senko Pličanič eyes Ljubljana mayoral candidacy

    Former Justice Minister Senko Pličanič is negotiating with the governing coalition to run as an independent candidate for Mayor of Ljubljana, aiming to end Zoran Janković's 20-year tenure.

  2. 6 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Boris Popovič announces candidacy for Izola mayor

    Former Koper mayor Boris Popovič has officially announced his candidacy for mayor of Izola, following Milan Bogatič's decision not to seek re-election.

  3. 8 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Aleš Bržan confirms candidacy for Koper mayor

    Koper Mayor Aleš Bržan has officially confirmed his candidacy for a third term in November, stating he does not want support from any specific political party.

  4. 9 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Slovenian municipal leaders outline plans ahead of local elections

    Slovenian municipal leaders prepare for upcoming local elections, with Cerkvenjak's Marjan Žmavc reviewing infrastructure achievements and Nova Gorica's Samo Turel announcing his candidacy.

  5. 11 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Anton Rop announces candidacy for Ljubljana mayor

    Former Prime Minister Anton Rop has announced his candidacy for Mayor of Ljubljana, running on a joint list with Urška Klakočar Zupančič to focus on housing and transparent city management.

  6. 16 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Marko Rusjan announces candidacy for Nova Gorica mayor

    Marko Rusjan has emerged as a mayoral candidate for Nova Gorica, focusing on infrastructure, housing, and regional cooperation with Gorica.

  7. 18 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Janko Širec announces independent candidacy for Ptuj mayor

    Janko Širec has announced an independent candidacy for mayor of Ptuj, citing a need for new development strategies to address stagnation, aging populations, and economic challenges.

Sources

24ur.com · delo.si · gorenjskiglas.si · goriskenovice.si · lokalec.si · maribor24.si · mladina.si · n1info.si · net-tv.si · obalaplus.si · pozareport.si · robin.si · times.si · velenjcan.si

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