Marek Hattas holds the strongest position in the Nitra mayoral race due to his incumbency since 2018 and a record of completed infrastructure projects, including a new river bridge, renovated public spaces, updated municipal buses, and a revived cultural venue. He secured backing from multiple center-right and liberal parties ahead of the October 24, 2026, vote, reinforcing trader consensus reflected in his elevated share price. Challenger Marek Illéš draws support from Smer-SD and Hlas-SD as a managerial candidate focused on administrative experience, while Igor Kršiak campaigns independently on economic and community priorities with some local council backing. Zuzana Uhríková represents the Republika movement but trails in visibility. Fragmented opposition and limited late-cycle shifts have kept Hattas as the clear frontrunner in the multi-candidate field.