US EditionSerbia’s Ruling Party Claims Clean Sweep in Tense Local Elections
The Serbian Progressive Party spent over $460,000 on campaigns amid allegations of ballot manipulation, violence, and foreign MAGA-linked monitors, with fewer than 250,000 voters involved.
- On Sunday, March 29, 2026, President Aleksandar Vucic and the Serbian Progressive Party claimed victory in 10 municipalities, in a vote marked by violence and widespread allegations of electoral irregularities.
- Treating the vote as a dress rehearsal for 2027 national polls, the SNS transferred $344,982 to local campaigns and $115,647 for advertisements, significantly outpacing combined public campaign subsidies of $104,859.
- The Center for Research, Transparency and Accountability reported widespread irregularities, including 19 "phantom" electoral lists designed to confuse voters, while foreign observers allegedly acted as "supervisors" for party polling chiefs.
- Despite SNS officials rejecting misconduct allegations, the European Democratic Party criticized the conduct of the vote, citing reports of intimidation near polling stations and clashes between supporters.
- Preliminary data indicates the SNS lost support in eight of the 10 municipalities compared to 2022, as a fragmented opposition continues challenging the integrity of the results amid ongoing political turmoil.
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Aleksandar Vučić and his regime experienced a debacle in the elections in ten municipalities on March 29. That's how many reviews of the critical public read the day after, despite the fact that he won in all the places in which he competed.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, leader of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party, declared the SNS-led coalition a winner in all 10 municipalities and cities in local elections that were marred by incidents, fights and irregularities, which were highlighted by the opposition and the student movement.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić declared victory for the coalition led by the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) in all ten municipalities and towns where local elections were held on Sunday evening. The elections were marked by physical clashes and alleged irregularities, which were pointed out by the opposition and the student movement, foreign news agencies report.
In a test for the student movement against corruption but also for a less and less democratic regime, municipal by-elections were held in Serbia on Sunday, 29 March, in ten communes. The election took place in an excruciating atmosphere. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic proclaimed the victory of his party, while the elections were overshadowed by numerous incidents and violence.
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