Official results of the local elections in the municipality of Kosjerić have been published on the website of the Republic Electoral Commission. According to the processed votes, the list “Ne damo Srbiju” led by Aleksandar Vučić won 49.23% of the votes and 14 mandates, while the list “Ujedinjeni Kosjerić” won 48.54% of the votes and 13 mandates. The third list, the Russian Party of Slobodan Nikolić, did not pass the threshold. The voter turnout was 84.17%. Both the opposition and SNS declared victory. The election situation led to gatherings of citizens in Belgrade and Novi Sad who awaited the results and declared opposition victory before official data.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning sources emphasize the high voter turnout and the close competition between the ruling SNS list and the opposition list in Kosjerić. They highlight the opposition’s claims of victory and the public’s active engagement, including protests and gatherings in major cities, portraying a vibrant democratic process and questioning the official results.
Center: Centrist sources report the official election results in a factual manner, noting the percentages and mandates won by each list, the voter turnout, and the claims of victory by both sides. They focus on the procedural aspects of the election and the official data published by the Republic Electoral Commission without taking sides.
Right: Right-leaning sources emphasize the victory of Aleksandar Vučić’s list and the legitimacy of the official results published by the Republic Electoral Commission. They may downplay opposition claims and focus on the stability and continuity provided by the ruling party, portraying the election as a confirmation of public support for the current government.
