[3] The Civic Democratic Party was led by Mayor Jan Koukal.

Party's main rival was Union for Prague UPP) led by Martin Bursík.

UPP ran on anti-corruption platform and was attacking Koukal's management of the city.

Bursík refused coalition with ODS if Koukal leads it.

Bursík sought support of ČSSD and KSČM, but Koukal decided to not seek position of Mayor and instead let ODS nominate Jan Kasl.