Marek Hattas holds a clear lead in the Nitra mayoral race as the incumbent since 2018, backed by a broad coalition including Tím Kraj Nitra, Progresívne Slovensko, SaS, KDH, and others, which has consolidated support ahead of the October 24 vote. Recent local polling from late September showed him at 55 percent among decided voters, well ahead of independent challenger Igor Kršiak at 32.5 percent, with Marek Illéš and Zuzana Uhríková each near 6 percent. Bookmaker odds and trader consensus reflect this positioning, though undecided voters and turnout dynamics could still narrow the gap. The four-candidate field features distinct party alignments and policy contrasts on local issues like development and services.