A debate hosted by Denník N in Košice’s Tabačka Kulturfabrik featured candidates for mayor ahead of the municipal and regional elections scheduled for Saturday, October 24th. Incumbent Jaroslav Polaček participated, backed by KDH, SaS, the Hungarian Alliance, the Roma Coalition Party, NOVA, and Demokratická. The candidates presented differing opinions on quality of life, safety, and transportation within Košice. Polaček focused on defending his current term, while candidate Mudrák campaigned on a platform of change for the city. Notably absent from the debate was candidate Lörinc. The discussion offered voters in Košice a chance to compare the visions of those seeking the mayoral office.