Prešov Region Election: New Candidate Challenges Migaľ for Governorship
- Minister Migaľ has announced his candidacy for the position of governor of the Prešov region, running as an independent candidate.
- The candidacy has created a rift with the HLAS party, which has stated it will not support Migaľ's bid for the governorship.
- Migaľ has directed public criticism toward other candidates in the race, specifically targeting Mazurek and Majerský.
Minister Migaľ has announced his candidacy for the position of governor of the Prešov region, running as an independent candidate.
The candidacy has created a rift with the HLAS party, which has stated it will not support Migaľ’s bid for the governorship. In response to the vacancy of party support, Tomáš has expressed intentions to convince the secretary of the Ministry of the Interior to seek the position.
Candidate Friction and Allegations
Migaľ has directed public criticism toward other candidates in the race, specifically targeting Mazurek and Majerský.
Simultaneously, the political party Progresívne Slovensko has raised concerns regarding Migaľ’s campaign methods. The party alleges that Migaľ has utilized the ministry as a mobile election office to further his candidacy.
Regional Stakes
The competition for the leadership of the Prešov region is described as a significant battle. Reports indicate that the stakes for candidate Majerský are high, suggesting he could potentially lose more than just the governorship in the outcome of the race.