# Split local district elections > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/split-local-district-elections > Updated: 2026-09-27T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. Ahead of the local elections for the Split 3 City District on September 27, 2026, Stipe Čogelja, Deputy Prefect of Split-Dalmatia County, endorsed the joint HDZ and Domovinski pokret list. Čogelja highlighted local developments such as new educational programs, health facilities, and the upcoming opening of a mental health center for children and adolescents. Following the elections, unofficial results indicated a divided political landscape. The HDZ-DP coalition strengthened its presence in several districts, including Mertojak, Šine, Meje, Žnjan, Sućidru, and Pujanke. However, independent lists and other coalitions also secured significant victories. Notable independent successes included Luka Kovač Levantin in Spinut, who won with nearly 80 percent of the vote, as well as candidates in Sirobuja, Lokve, and Žrnovnica. In Trstenik, a coalition of Centar, SDP, Možemo!, and Direkt led the results, while the SDP-led list saw success in Lučac-Manuš and Gripe. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-27: Split local elections: HDZ gains ground as independent lists secure key victories Unofficial results from Split's local elections show the HDZ-DP coalition gaining ground in several districts, while independent candidates secured major victories in areas like Spinut and Sirobuja. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/split-local-elections-unofficial-results-show-mixed-outcomes ### 2026-09-25: Stipe Čogelja endorses HDZ-DP list for Split 3 elections Stipe Čogelja has endorsed the HDZ and Domovinski pokret coalition for the upcoming Split 3 local elections, citing the importance of local political experience and recent district developments. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/stipe-ogelja-endorses-hdz-dp-list-for-split-3-elections --- Cite as: Split local district elections. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/split-local-district-elections