Peter Fiabáne holds the leading position in the Žilina mayoral race as the incumbent seeking a third term, backed by a coalition including Progresívne Slovensko, KDH, SaS, and Demokrati. His market pricing reflects this incumbency advantage, council candidate slate unveiled in September 2026, and emphasis on completing ongoing projects like parking systems and urban renewal ahead of the October 24 vote. Rastislav Johanes trails as the next most visible challenger, drawing on his background as a physician and regional councilor, though with narrower support. Other registered candidates, including Peter Cibulka, Anton Kozlík, and Miroslav Sokol, register minimal probabilities consistent with limited visibility and resources in a field of eight independents plus one party nominee. No late developments have shifted the consensus positioning in the final weeks.