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Slovenian municipal mayoral candidacies

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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, unlike his previous campaign supported by the Freedom Movement,~~ that he does not seek support from any specific political option, expressing a desire to reach compromises based on common goals for the local community after the elections. In Izola, Boris Popovič, the former long-term mayor of Koper, has officially announced his candidacy for mayor. Popovič is resigning from the Koper City Council to focus on a campaign centered on urban development, beaches, and sports infrastructure. His entry follows the confirmation that the current mayor of Izola, Milan Bogatič, will not seek a new mandate. Local political groups in Izola are reportedly seeking a common opponent to challenge Popovič. option.

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