Dagmar Škodová Parmová holds the strongest position in the market for next mayor of České Budějovice ahead of the October 9–10 communal elections, reflecting her status as incumbent and the backing of the newly formed Naše Česko movement alongside sitting deputies. Traders appear to price in her established local profile, prior ODS-led coalition experience, and ongoing preparations for the city’s European Capital of Culture 2028 bid as durable advantages. Viktor Lavička of ANO registers as the clearest challenger at lower odds, consistent with opposition status and recent debate visibility, while other candidates including Ondřej Talíř, Jan Teplý, Tomáš Chovanec, and Pavel Tůma trail further behind amid fragmented opposition lists. No major late shifts have altered the core positioning in recent weeks.