BRATISLAVA, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) -- Incumbent Bratislava Mayor Matus Vallo declared victory after the mayoral election on Saturday, saying he expects to lead the Slovak capital for another four-year term, according to the News Agency of the Slovak Republic on Sunday.
According to the Statistics Office, Vallo, backed by Team Bratislava, Progressive Slovakia (PS), Freedom and Solidarity (SaS) and the Democrats, received 64.36 percent of the vote. Transport Minister Jozef Raz, an independent candidate, came second with 32.32 percent. The other candidates were economist Zuzana Subova of the Pirate Party - Slovakia, who received 1.82 percent, and software developer Lubomir Geci of MySlovensko, who secured 0.79 percent.
"After eight years, if the people elect you, it's no longer just about promises. It's also because of what people can see -- how we're changing our city," Vallo said.
Raz congratulated incumbent Vallo on retaining the post, describing him as a strong opponent. Raz said he was ready to work together with him.
Vallo is expected to have a substantial majority on the city council in the next term, as candidates representing the four-party coalition of Team Bratislava, PS, SaS and the Democrats are set to win 34 of the 45 seats, according to information released by the Bratislava City Electoral Commission on Sunday. ■