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Presidential elections were held in Slovakia in March and April 2024. Incumbent president Zuzana Čaputová announced in June 2023 that she would not run for a second term.[1]
In the first round held on 23 March, Ivan Korčok led with 43% of the votes followed by Peter Pellegrini with 37%. As no candidate received a majority, a runoff was scheduled between the two on 6 April.[2][3] However, in the second round, Pellegrini defeated Korčok with 53% of the vote. He was sworn in as president on 15 June.[4]
The election was widely regarded as a win for Slovakia's prime minister Robert Fico who saw his ally elected as President.
- ^ "Reakcie na rozhodnutie prezidentky / Pavel vyjadril Čaputovej uznanie, Kiska cíti smútok a Smer ju kritizuje". Postoj.sk (in Slovak). Archived from the original on 29 June 2023. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
- ^ "Korčok wins the first round of Slovakia's presidential election". The Slovak Spectator. 23 March 2024. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ "Slovakia: Presidential election proceeds to runoff". Deutche Welle. 23 March 2024. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ "Ukraine-sceptic, PM Fico ally Pellegrini wins Slovakia presidential election". France 24. 7 April 2024.