Ladislav Lörinc leads trader pricing in the Košice mayoral race due to consistent leads in October 2026 polling from multiple firms, including surveys placing him ahead of the field by narrow margins among likely voters. As the Košická strana candidate and sitting borough mayor of Sídlisko KVP, Lörinc benefits from local name recognition and momentum in a fragmented field. Incumbent Jaroslav Polaček, backed by a six-party coalition including KDH and SaS, trails in recent data despite emphasizing completed infrastructure projects and continuity. Martin Mudrák, supported by Progresívne Slovensko and allied parties, remains competitive in head-to-head polling, while Lenka Kovačevičová and lower-polling independents show limited traction. With the October 24 vote one week away and substantial undecided voters, final turnout and late shifts among the eight registered candidates will determine the outcome.