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Arkin Jahiji wins Brvenica mayoral runoff

Overview

Following the death of Mayor Ivica Ilievski in June 2026, extraordinary mayoral elections were held in Brvenica, North Macedonia. After the first round on October 18, 2026, where no candidate secured a majority, a runoff was held on November 1, 2026, between VMRO-DPMNE candidate Stojanche Radichevski and Arkin Jahiji of the National Alliance for Integration (NAI), representing the DUI-led coalition.

Preliminary results from the State Election Commission (SEC) indicate that Arkin Jahiji has been elected as the new mayor, securing 4,442 votes (50.36 percent) against Radichevski's 4,177 votes (47.36 percent). The margin of victory was 265 votes. The election saw a voter turnout of 54.29 percent, with 8,820 citizens participating. This result marks a shift from the first round, where Radichevski had initially held a lead.

Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski reacted to the results by stating his party faced significant opposition and alleged that opponents used “ethnic cards” to influence voters. He noted that while his candidate saw an increase in votes compared to the first round, it was insufficient for victory. VMRO-DPMNE official Dafina Stojanoska and spokesperson Valentin Manasievski further alleged that the VLEN, SDSM, and Levica coalitions acted in favor of DUI during the second round, acting as “Trojan horses” to split votes.

In response to these allegations, the VLEN coalition stated that the elections were free and democratic, asserting that “no political party owns the votes of the citizens.” They also criticized calls for ethnic-based voting, arguing such approaches deepen divisions rather than fostering civic progress.

Entities

Brvenica · VMRO-DPMNE · Hristijan Mickoski · Arkin Jahiji · State Election Commission

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Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Brvenica voting controversy sparks political reaction in North Macedonia

    Political parties in North Macedonia, including VMRO-DPMNE, have reacted to allegations concerning voting processes in Brvenica involving aircraft.

  2. [POLITICS] 39 sources
    Arkin Jahiji wins Brvenica mayoral election

    Arkin Jahiji of the National Alliance for Integration won the Brvenica mayoral runoff with 4,442 votes, narrowly defeating VMRO-DPMNE candidate Stojančjo Radicevski by 265 votes.

  3. [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Stojanco Radicevski calls for unity in Brvenica election

    VMRO-DPMNE candidate Stojanco Radicevski called for multi-ethnic unity in Brvenica, focusing on infrastructure and youth opportunities ahead of the local election runoff.

  4. [POLITICS] 15 sources
    Bervenica holds runoff elections for new mayor

    Bervenica is holding a runoff election for mayor between candidates from VMRO-DPMNE and DUI, with voter turnout showing an increase compared to the first round.

  5. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Mickoski predicts VMRO-DPMNE victory in Bervenica local elections

    Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski anticipates a VMRO-DPMNE victory in Bervenica, criticizing previous administrations for ethnic division and population decline.

  6. [POLITICS] 11 sources
    Brvenica local elections spark debate over ethnic voting

    North Macedonian leaders urge voters in Brvenica to prioritize candidate programs over ethnic identity ahead of the mayoral runoff between VMRO-DPMNE and DUI candidates.

  7. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Mickoski delivers message of trust and solutions in Brvenica

    Hristijan Mickoski visited Brvenica, emphasizing trust, employment, and concrete solutions for the municipality.

  8. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Hristijan Mickoski campaigns for Stojančo Radčevski in Brvenica

    Hristijan Mickoski campaigned in Brvenica for mayoral candidate Stojančo Radčevski, promoting unity over ethnic division.

  9. [POLITICS] 8 sources
    VMRO-DPMNE leads first round of Brvenica local elections

    VMRO-DPMNE candidate Stojanco Radicevski leads the first round of Brvenica's local elections, with officials claiming a 4-to-1 margin over SDS.

  10. [POLITICS] 30 sources
    Brvenica local elections head to runoff between VMRO-DPMNE and NAI

    Stojanche Radichevski (VMRO-DPMNE) and Arkin Jahij (NAI) will face each other in a runoff for the Brvenica mayoralty after the first round of extraordinary elections.

  11. [POLITICS] 25 sources
    Bervenica Municipality holds by-elections for new mayor

    Bervenica Municipality held by-elections on October 18, 2026, to elect a new mayor. Voter turnout reached 44.57 percent as six candidates competed to succeed the late Jovica Ilievski.

  12. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Brvenica mayoral candidate Stojanche Radichevski outlines infrastructure priorities

    VMRO-DPMNE mayoral candidate Stojanche Radichevski concluded his Brvenica campaign, pledging to prioritize infrastructure, water supply, and industrial zone development in his first 100 days.

  13. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Hristijan Mickoski campaigns for VMRO-DPMNE in Brvenica

    VMRO-DPMNE leader Hristijan Mickoski held a final rally in Brvenica, urging voters to support Stojanco Radicevski in upcoming local elections.

  14. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    State Election Commission approves Brvenica by-election ballots

    The State Election Commission has finalized the design and security features for the Brvenica mayoral by-elections, set to take place on October 18, 2026.

  15. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Mickoski calls for unity ahead of Brvenica local elections

    VMRO-DPMNE leader Hristijan Mickoski called for unity at a rally in Mileteino, supporting candidate Stojanco for the October 18 early local elections in Brvenica.

  16. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Bërvenica political endorsements spark debate ahead of elections

    VLEN Vice President Bilall Kasami has endorsed Jakup Huseini for Bërvenica, while former mayor Enver Pajaziti denied specific endorsements, calling for political unity in the second round of elections.

  17. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Venko Filipçe calls for political change in Bërvenicë

    LSDM leader Venko Filipçe is calling for political change in Bërvenicë, urging support for candidate Jovica Radeski to defeat VMRO in local elections.

  18. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Brvenica mayoral candidates announced for upcoming by-elections

    Political parties VMRO-DPMNE and SDSM have announced their candidates, Stojancho Radichevski and Jovica Radeski respectively, for the upcoming mayoral by-election in Brvenica, North Macedonia.

  19. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Brvenica by-election: VLEN names Jakup Huseini as mayoral candidate

    VLEN has named Jakup Huseini as its candidate for the Brvenica mayoral by-election on October 18, 2026. BDI has nominated Arkin Jahiji, amid calls for unity among Albanian political parties.

Sources

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