Kosovo has ended the local elections process, which continued this Sunday for 12 hours in 38 municipalities of the country, to continue with the vote counting phase after 7pm.
About 2 million residents were invited to exercise the right to vote. By 7pm, the Central Election Commission (CEC) reported that the participation was about 39.58 percent or nearly 801,000 citizens addressed the ballot boxes in the designated centers.
These elections showed “political and democratic prudence”, said Parliament Speaker Dimal Basha after voting in the city of Ferizaj, while praising the peace in which the all -day process was held.
Before him were voted President Vjosa Osmani and Prime Minister Albin Kurti, along with all the leaders of the main parties.
“So far, no irregularities have been identified that would affect the integrity or general course of elections,”Said CEC Chairman Kreshnik Radoniqi, at the next press conference.
Political leaders thank citizens for democratic culture
“Today, calmly and prudently, the citizens of Kosovo once again witnessed democratic culture by passing the day of local elections with dignity and responsibility. I thank all the citizens for their support for the Vetevendosje Movement! and our candidates in municipalities. This belief is our strength to continue with work and dedication. But now is the time of commissioners and observers, who not only count the votes but also preserve them and the express will of the citizens,”Wrote in office Kurti on Facebook, at the same time chairman of the Vetevendosje Movement, as he thanked the voters who supported his candidates.
“Thank you Kosovo! Today, citizens, democracy and trust in the future won. Thank you for every vote, across the country, with which citizens were set for the best model of local government – that of the Democratic Party of Kosovo. We continue with dedication and confidence towards reconfirmation of victories in every municipality where we are in the runoff. Kosovo deserves better!“The leader of the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK), Memli Krasniqi, also posted on Facebook.
“I would like to thank you for this victory and historic result. Every competitor, every commissioner, every observer, every man who has contributed to this result. Those who do the race tonight, start work tomorrow. And after a few days your colleagues will also be able to make me proud,“Said the head of the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo (AAK), Ramush Haradinaj.
Some municipalities towards the second round of voting on November 9
In municipalities where none of the mayor candidates have managed to secure over 50% of the vote, the process goes into the runoff. In this case, the two candidates with the most popular support from the first round are in front of each other.
The CEC has announced that the runoffs will be held after four weeks from today, November 9, 2025.
“The candidate is elected mayor if he wins 50%, plus one vote of the total number of valid votes cast in that municipality. If this is not achieved, then after four weeks the second round between the two candidates, who have won the most valuable votes is organized. The candidate, who wins the majority of votes in the second round, is elected mayor,“CEC spokesman Valmir Elezi explained.
Preliminary results published by the CEC by 00:19
Based on the preliminary results of the Central Election Commission in Kosovo, the Municipality of Prishtina is expected to remain in the hands of current Mayor Perparim Rama from the Democratic League of Kosovo. He is followed by the candidate of the Vetevendosje Movement Hajrulla Ceko and Uran Ismaili of the Democratic Party of Kosovo in third place. Meanwhile, Besa Shahini, the former Minister of Education in the Government of Albania and one of the two women who ran to lead Pristina, has secured less than 2 percent of the vote according to the updated result by the CEC at 00:19.
Decan
- Bashkim Ramosaj (AAK) – 51.57%
- Jeton Mushkolaj (LDK) – 21.12%
- Nature Kuçi (PSD) – 11.73%
dredger
- Bexhet Xheladini (LDK) – 43.98%
- Shaban Shabani (PDK) – 28.38%
- Filiz Mustafa (Vetevendosje) – 16.82%
Ferizaj
- Agim Aliu (PDK) – 56.47%
- Enver Haliti (Vetevendosje) – 28.45%
- Visar Azemi (LDK) – 13.38%
Kosovo Polje
- Valon Prebreza (Vetevendosje) – 45.14%
- Faithful Osmani (LDK) – 36.62%
- Rrahim Trnava (PDK) – 16.07%
Glogovac
- Ramiz Lladrovci (for Drenas…) – 52.31%
- Petrit Hajdari (PDK) – 37.31%
- Egzona Terdevci (Vetevendosje) – 4.01%
GRAÇANICA
- Novak Zivic (Srpska List) – 62.54%
- Leutrim Ajeti (Albanian Alliance) – 23.15%
- Igor Rasic (Za Slobodu Pravdu i Opstanak) – 12.90%
Gjakova
- Ardian Gjini (AAK) – 47.47%
- Ardian Golla (Vetevendosje Movement) – 33.54%
- Shefqet Shehu (LDK) – 7.69%
Gjilan
- Alban Hyseni (Vetevendosje) – 49.79%
- Arber Ismajli (LDK) – 34.24%
- Riad Rashiti (PDK) – 12.23%
Elezit
- Mehmet Ballage (PDK) – 50.94%
- Rufki Suma (…) – 49.06%
Istok
- Ilir Ferati (LDK) – 58.78%
- Ali Nimanaj (PDK) – 22.11%
- Astrit Bujupaj (Vetevendosje) – 13.53%
Klina
- Ruzhdi Shehu (LDK) – 47.91%
- Agron Kuçi (AAK) – 40.68%
- Jemir Tofaj (Vetevendosje) – 11.29%
Kaēanik
- Sabedin Vishi (PDK) – 39.72%
- Lives Raka (Vetevendosje) – 37.98%
- Heset Malsiu (Vision for Development of Kacanik) -14.30%
Kamenica
- Kadri Rahimaj (Vetevendosje) – 50.56%
- Kastrati stands (PSD) – 28.03%
- Shaip Surdulli (LDK) – 9.02%
Kline
- Zenun Elezaj (AAK) – 48.93%
- Sokol Bashota (PDK) – 35.31%
- Arben Limanaj (LDK) – 9.82%
Klokot
- Bozidar Dejanovic (Srpska List) – 41.62%
- Srecko Spasic (Srpska Narodna Sloga) – 31.43%
- Arber Emini (…) – 23.50%
Leposavic
- Zoran Todic (Srpska List) – 70.35%
- Vladimir Radosavljevic (Srpska Democratija) – 11.45%
- Vesna Pantovic (Za Slobodu Pravdu i Opstanak) – 6.76%
Lipljan
- Imri Ahmeti (LDK) – 51.30%
- Shukri Buja (PDK) – 30.36%
- Ilir Qeriqi (Vetevendosje) – 16.31%
Malishevė
- Ekrem Kastrati (Initiative) – 53.41%
- Gëzim Krasniqi (PDK) – 18.91%
- Valon Hoti (Vetevendosje) – 15.50%
Mamushė
- Abdulhadi Krasnic (KDTP) – 50.52%
- Morina Fikret (Mamusa Halk Hareketi) – 48.05%
- Agron Mazreku (Vetevendosje) – 1.43%
South Mitrovica
- Arian Tahiri (PDK) – 47.89%
- Faton Peci (Vetevendosje) – 47.80%
- Gëzim Plakolli (LDK) – 3.57%
North Mitrovica
- Milan Radojevic (Srpska List) – 62.55%
- Marko Jaksic (Gradanska Initiative Sever Za Sve) – 13.12%
- ERDEN ATIQ (Vetevendosje) – 8.32%
Novo Brdo
- Sasa Milosevic (Srpska List) – 61.31%
- Bajrush Ymeri (LDK) – 22.45%
- Abdyl Gashi (Vetevendosje) – 10.16%
Obilic
- Xhafer Gashi (LDK) – 46.47%
- Halil Thaçi (Vetevendosje) – 44.04%
- Goran Dancetovic (Srpska List) – 4.84%
Partes
- Dragan Petkovic (Srpska List) – 89.88%
- Sladjan Mladenovic (Kosovski Savez) – 10.12%
PEC
- Gazmend Muhaxheri (LDK) – 46.12%
- Taulant Kelmendi (Vetevendosje) – 27.94%
- Ali Berisha (AAK) – 18.32%
Podujevo
- SHEKTIM BULLIQI (Vetevendosje) – 53.29%
- Ekrem Hyseni (LDK) – 39.23%
- Isak Shabani (PDK) – 6.13%
Pristina
- Progress Rama (LDK) – 33.78%
- Hajrulla Ceku (Vetevendosje) – 32.98%
- Uran Ismaili (PDK) – 27.81%
- Beka Berisha (AAK) – 3,12%
- Besa Shahini (PSD) – 1.56%
- Fatmir Selimi (…) – 0.25%
- Mercury Beqiri (Alternative) – 0.19%
- Agim Krasniqi (Prishtina in your hand) – 0.17%
- Lulzim Syla (…) – 0.07%
- Nedime Belegu (Divine Era in Pristina) – 0.07%
Prizren
- Shaqir Totaj (PDK) – 41.92%
- Artan Abrashi (Vetevendosje) – 29.87%
- Driton Selmanaj (LDK) – 10.81%
Orahovac
- Smajl Latifi (AAK) – 37.28%
- Ali Dula (Vetevendosje) – 23.92%
- Burim Krasniqi (LDK) – 23.24%
Ranillug
- Tanja Antic (Srpska List) – 71.05%
- Ivan Petrovic (Srpski Narodni Pokret) – 14.08%
- Igor Mitic (Za Slobodu Pravdu i Opstanak) – 12.71%
Skenderaj
- Sami Lushtaku (PDK) – 83.45%
- Hysni Mehani (Vetevendosje) – 9.78%
- Sokol Halili (Civic Initiative for Skenderaj) – 6.77%
Suva Reka
- Bali Muharremaj (AAK) – 45.57%
- Ardian Shala (LDK) – 31.93%
- Hamdi Bytyçi (Vetevendosje) – 13.43%
Strpce
- Ivica Tanasijevic (Srpska List) – 66.41%
- Stefan Stamenkovic (Pravda i Jednakost) – 9.68%
- Sladan Nikolcevic (Za Slobodu Pravdu i Opstanak) – 9.22%
additions
- Qemajl Aliu (Vetevendosje) – 50.52%
- Progress Ramusa (PDK) – 36.87%
- Kastriot Shabani (LDK) – 11.99%
year
- Sokol Haliti (LDK) – 37.99%
- Arsim Ademi (Vetevendosje) – 33.55%
- Bekim Azizi (PDK) – 25.72%
ethnology
- Ferit Idrizi (PDK) – 45.56%
- Sylejman Meholli (Vetevendosje) – 30.63%
- Xhafer Tahiri (LDK) – 19.72%
Zubin-potok
- Milos Perovic (Srpska List) – 79.99%
- Milija Bisevac (Srpski Narodni Pokret) – 6.99%
- Stevan Vulovic (Kosovski Savez) – 5.66%
Zvecan
- Dragisa Milovic (Srpska List) – 86.66%
- Zoran Obrenovic (Srpska Democratija) – 8.47%
- Sladjana Pantovic (Waternium) – 2.08%
A total of 93 political entities – 32 political parties, 2 coalitions, 32 civic initiatives and 27 independent candidates participated in these elections. These formations seek to provide the chairman of each of the 38 municipalities of the country, as well as to have their part in their respective municipal councils.
The total number of candidates certified to be elected is 5,624. Of these, 205 compete for mayors and 5,419 for municipal assemblies.
2,025.105 voters within the territory of Kosovo had the right to exercise their vote, while 43,993 citizens were registered to vote by post from abroad. Of the new voters, 26,654 eighteen -year -olds had the opportunity to vote for the first time.
