Mayor Boris Goličnik has also officially submitted his candidacy.

Župan of Šoštanj, Boris Goličnik, officially submitted his candidacy for mayor ahead of the local elections in 2026. He filed his application at 6 p.m., just before the deadline of 7 p.m. Goličnik had previously announced his intention to run again, confirming his decision with the support of his family. He emphasized that he would continue working with dedication and commitment, drawing on the experience gained during his previous term in office. Goličnik presented a list of candidates for the municipal council, describing them as “20 responsible and heartfelt individuals.” He highlighted achievements from his current mandate, including the construction of the Športni Park Šoštanj and extensive flood recovery efforts. Looking forward, he outlined key projects for the upcoming term, such as expanding primary school infrastructure, building a new bus stop, obtaining the “Friendly for Youth” certification, and increasing investments in tourism development. The candidate list includes Boris Goličnik himself, followed by Urška Kurnik, Matej Skornšek, Maša Stropnik, Marko Potočnik, Jasmina Stropnik, Vojko Bricman, Barbara Slamek, Denis Pučko, Urška Jazbec, Boštjan Dermol, Terezija Kac, Jože Zagar, Marija Irman, Milan Roškar, Mojca Kotnik, Simon Lenko, Žiga Krajnc, Boris Lambizer, and Boštjan Golub. In Slovenj Gradec, Mayor Tilen Klugler has also submitted his candidacy for mayor, supported by signatures from voters. He aims to continue his work and promote balanced development within the municipality. Klugler described his third term as feeling different from his first, emphasizing the need for continuous engagement beyond the municipal office, particularly in Ljubljana and with government agencies. He outlined major future projects, including adding a concert hall to the music school, establishing a new kindergarten in Pameč, expanding kitchens in elementary schools, upgrading playgrounds in Šmartno, improving sewage systems in rural areas, renovating water supply networks, and preparing projects for heating network expansion. He also mentioned challenges related to limited financial resources and long-term processes involving changes to the municipal spatial plan. Klugler’s list for the 25-member municipal council includes 25 candidates. In the last term, his list secured eight seats in the municipal council, and he aims to maintain or improve this result. Political parties supporting his candidacy will be announced later. In Ljubljana, Zoran Janković received support from several prominent figures, including former basketball player Jure Zdovc, members of the Movement Freedom party, and former officials from his administration. Notably, some members of the Movement Freedom party have chosen to support a different candidate for mayor. Janković's campaign team included long-time supporters and colleagues, highlighting both continuity and new faces in his effort to secure another term.