Overview

• Kosovo’s Central Election Commission reported preliminary turnout of about 39.4% nationwide, with markedly higher rates in northern municipalities such as Zvečan at 59.75%, Zubin Potok at 58.83%, North Mitrovica at 45.84% and Leposavić at 27.81%.
• Kosovo police said the voting concluded without serious incidents and that checked reports of possible violations did not warrant criminal cases.
• Preliminary results indicated the Serbia‑backed Serbian List was ahead in roughly ten Serb‑populated municipalities, including strong leads across the four northern towns.
• The vote followed mass pro‑government rallies organized across Serbia on October 11, which authorities said drew about 167,800 people in 183 locations, with 19 detentions and isolated disturbances reported.
• Serbian officials urged participation to restore Serb representation, with leaders citing sustained pressure on Kosovo Serbs and framing the outcome as essential for influence in northern municipalities and Serb enclaves.