Bosnia and Herzegovina to hold test elections on September 11

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The Central Election Commission (CEC) of Bosnia and Herzegovina has scheduled test elections for September 11, 2026, to be held in all municipalities and cities from 9:00 to 15:00. These tests serve as a simulated election process to verify the functionality, integrity, security, and reliability of new election technologies ahead of the general elections on October 4, 2026.

The new technological suite includes biometric data verification, voter authentication, ballot scanners, and electronic transmission of results. These measures are intended to enhance transparency and reduce the potential for electoral fraud. The testing will also include a comprehensive assessment of the cybersecurity and digital forensic readiness of the electoral information technology system.

In preparation for the general elections, Davor Ivo Stier has been selected to lead a European Parliament observation mission consisting of 12 MEPs. The mission will monitor the entire process, from the pre-election campaign to the counting of votes, to ensure impartiality and democratic integrity. The upcoming elections are significant as they will be the first in the country to utilize these specific digital technologies.

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Bosnia and Herzegovina · Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina · Davor Ivo Stier · European Parliament · European Union · Hasan Kamenjaković · Irena Hadžiabdić · Željko Bakalar

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[● 3 SOURCES] Test elections will take place in all municipalities and cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina from 9:00 to 15:00. srpskacafe.com · radiosarajevo.ba · sarajevotimes.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The testing includes a comprehensive assessment of cybersecurity and digital forensic readiness of the election information-technology system. radiosarajevo.ba
[○ 1 SOURCE] The voting process for the new technologies was estimated to take between 30 and 40 seconds during previous pilot tests.
[● 4 SOURCES] The Central Election Commission (CEC) of Bosnia and Herzegovina will organize test elections on September 11, 2026. srpskacafe.com · radiosarajevo.ba · sarajevotimes.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The purpose of the test is to verify the functionality, integrity, security, reliability, and applicability of selected election technologies. srpskacafe.com · radiosarajevo.ba · atvbl.rs · sarajevotimes.com
[● 3 SOURCES] New election technologies, including biometric data verification and ballot scanners, are intended to prevent election fraud. prigorski.hr · www.index.hr