Overview
- More than 1.2 million people are eligible to vote across Republika Srpska, with polling from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time.
- Six candidates are running, with Dodik-backed Sinisa Karan facing opposition contender Branko Blanusa as the leading rivals.
- The vote follows Dodik’s conviction for defying the international peace envoy, his removal from office, and a six-year ban upheld this month by Bosnia’s top court.
- Preliminary results are expected after polls close, while the Central Election Commission will certify final totals later.
- The victor will serve only the remainder of Dodik’s term until the October 2026 general elections.