# Bërvenicë early mayoral elections

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brvenic-early-mayoral-elections
> Updated: 2026-08-29T07:30:02.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The State Election Commission (KSHZ) has approved the financial plan and guidelines for early mayoral elections in the municipality of Bërvenicë, set for October 18. 

KSHZ President Bojan Maričić stated the total budget for the process is 21.1 million denars, or approximately 343,000 euros. Of this amount, 3 million denars (roughly 48,800 euros) is designated for paid political advertising in the media. 

The commission also updated its Annual Plan to include ‘Program 21’, a specific budget program created to ensure the necessary resources and supplies are available for the Bërvenicë electoral process.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-29: Bulgaria allocates 117 million euros for presidential elections

Bulgaria has allocated 117 million euros for upcoming presidential elections, covering increased logistics costs, commission remunerations, and the diagnostic and certification of voting machines.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bulgaria-allocates-117-million-euros-for-presidential-elections

### 2026-08-26: Bërvenicë early elections approved with 343,000 euro budget

The State Election Commission approved a 343,000 euro budget for the early mayoral elections in Bërvenicë, scheduled for October 18, including 48,800 euros for political advertising.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brvenic-early-elections-approved-with-343000-euro-budget

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