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Bervenica Municipality holds by-elections for new mayor

By-elections were held in Bervenica Municipality on October 18, 2026, to elect a new mayor following the death of Jovica Ilievski in June. Six candidates competed for the position, representing various political coalitions and independent platforms.

The State Election Commission (SEC) reported that voting took place across 24 polling stations in ten settlements. Voter turnout reached 44.57 percent by 18:30, with 7,241 citizens casting ballots out of 16,256 registered voters. SEC President Bojan Maričić confirmed that technical preparations, including the resolution of biometric identification device issues, were completed to ensure a smooth process.

Candidates included Stojanče Radiski (VMRO-DPMNE), Jovica Radeski (SDSM), Jakup Huseini (VLEN), Arkin Jahiji (NAI), and independent candidates Dušan Bogdanovski and Arife Idrizi. For a candidate to win in the first round, they must receive a majority of votes provided that at least one-third of registered voters participate.

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Bilall Kasami · Bojan Mariçiq · Brvenica · Brvenica Municipality · Bërvenica · Bërvenica Municipality · Jakup Huseini · Jakup Useini · Jovica Ilievski · Jovica Radeski · Robert Milošeski · State Election Commission

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