Slovakia has elected a record number of Roma mayors, with 58 mayors and mayoresses of Roma nationality confirmed in the recent elections, an increase from 55 in 2022.

In the recent elections, 32 Roma mayors retained their positions, while 13 new Roma mayors replaced non-Roma predecessors in various municipalities.

The highest number of Roma mayors is in the Košice region, with significant representation from the Hlas-SD and Smer-SD parties, and an estimated 600 Roma council members expected to serve in local councils.

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