Serbia election: RIK confirms 6.45 million voters for October 25 polls

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As Serbia prepares for parliamentary elections on October 25, the Republic Electoral Commission (RIK) has finalized the voter registry, confirming 6,450,523 eligible voters. The commission has also approved the printing of an equal number of ballots. For voters residing abroad, 102,147 citizens are registered across 93 polling stations.

The election process has faced significant scrutiny and controversy. The Studentska lista has raised objections regarding the organization of overseas polling stations, accusing government ministries of obstructing registration for citizens living abroad. They further claim the RIK rejected their objections after the legal 72-hour deadline had passed and intend to appeal to the Administrative Court.

Concerns have been raised by RIK members regarding the accuracy of the voter registry. Member Sofija Mandić noted that the number of registered voters is nearly identical to the total population of Serbia, a discrepancy that has caused alarm. Additionally, Ana Brnabić has called for an international observation mission from the European Parliament, which is reportedly prepared to send a delegation of seven MEPs to monitor the process.

Political leaders continue to campaign heavily. Aleksandar Vučić has emphasized the importance of high turnout and claimed his list's advantage is growing, while Milorad Dodik has expressed support for Vučić, stating that a victory for Serbia is a victory for the Republika Srpska.

Entities

Aleksandar Vučić · Ana Brnabić · Ana Gođevac · Central Election Commission of BiH · Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina · Dragan Đilas · European Democratic Party · European Parliament · European Serbia · Milorad Dodik · Ministry of Foreign Affairs · Ministry of State Administration and Local Self-Government

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] Ana Gođevac claimed the ruling party uses the voter list as a tool for election manipulation and theft.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Zdravko Ponoš stated that the government fears inviting European Parliament observers due to past experiences with reported vote theft.
[● 2 SOURCES] The European Democratic Party warned that the legitimacy of the Serbian election process is at risk due to discriminatory voting conditions for the diaspora.
[● 3 SOURCES] The Srbija Centar party has called on the Serbian diaspora to vote in pajamas as a protest against Ministry of Foreign Affairs decisions.
[● 4 SOURCES] The decision to have all diplomatic-consular missions vote exclusively according to local Serbian time is being protested. trn.mk
[● 5 SOURCES] The Ministry of State Administration and Local Self-Government has finalized the Unified Voter List for the parliamentary elections scheduled for October 25, 2026. zurnal.mk
[● 5 SOURCES] Legal provisions allow for changes to the voter list until 72 hours before the election day. zurnal.mk
[● 6 SOURCES] The Ministry can make changes to the voter list up to 72 hours before election day. zurnal.mk · radiobrcko.ba
[○ 1 SOURCE] Ana Gođevac claims the ruling party uses the voter list as a tool for election manipulation.
[● 6 SOURCES] The Unified Voter List for the parliamentary elections scheduled for October 25, 2026, has been finalized. zurnal.mk · radiobrcko.ba
[● 6 SOURCES] All diplomatic and consular missions will operate voting hours exclusively according to local Serbian time. trn.mk
[● 4 SOURCES] The Srbija Centar party has called on the diaspora to vote in pajamas as a protest against the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' decision.