In the local elections in the municipality of Kloštar Ivanić, which were repeated due to an extra ballot found in the ballot box, independent candidate Jasenka Haleuš defeated the incumbent mayor Željko Filipović from SDP. Haleuš received 1 votes, while Filipović got 26 votes. The elections were held in 14 polling stations, and the victory was confirmed by the president of the municipal election commission Nenad Tudor. This municipality is located in northwestern Moslavina, in Zagreb County, with about 5 inhabitants. The repeat elections followed the second round of local elections when an extra ballot was found in the ballot box in Bešlinec.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning sources emphasize the democratic process and the victory of an independent candidate over the established party candidate, highlighting the importance of fair elections and the role of local communities in political change.
Center: Centrist sources report the facts of the election clearly, focusing on the procedural aspects such as the repeat of elections due to irregularities and the final confirmation of the new mayor, without much political commentary.
Right: Right-leaning sources may emphasize the success of an independent candidate as a sign of political renewal and a challenge to traditional party structures, possibly framing it as a victory for local governance and citizen empowerment.
