2017 Kosovan local elections
Local elections were held in Kosovo on 22 October 2017.[1] Only 19 municipalities elected a mayor in the first round, and 19 will voted again on 19 November 2017.
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Electoral system
The Mayor and the members of the Assembly were elected by open list proportional representation, with seats reserved for national minorities, in each Kosovo municipalities
Parties and coalitions
Kosovo municipalities
The Central Election Commission had certified for municipal elections on October 22, 91 political subjects, of which 35 political parties, one coalition, 30 civic initiatives and 25 independent candidates. [2]
The results of round 1
Elected mayors
| Municipalities | Elected mayor | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Deçan | Bashkim Ramosaj | AAK |
| Dragash | Shaban Shabani | PDK |
| Drenas | Ramiz Lladrovci | PDK |
| Ferizaj | Agim Aliu | PDK |
| Gjakova | Ardian Gjini | AAK |
| Gjilan | Lutfi Haziri | LDK |
| Gračanica | Srđan Popović | SL |
| Elez Han | Rufki Suma | Independent |
| Istog | Haki Rugova | LDK |
| Junik | Agron Kuçi | AAK |
| Kaçanik | Besim Ilazi | PDK |
| Kamenicë | Qëndron Kastrati | VV |
| Klina | Zenun Elezi | AAK |
| Klokot | Božidar Dejanović | Gi Klokot-Vrbovac |
| Kosovo Polje | Burim Berisha | LDK |
| Leposavić | Zoran Todić | SL |
| Lipjan | Imri Ahmeti | LDK |
| Malishevë | Ragip Begaj | NISMA |
| Mamuša | Abdülhadi Krasniç | KDTP |
| Mitrovica | Agim Bahtiri | AKR |
| North Mitrovica | Goran Rakić | SL |
| Novo Brdo | Svetislav Ivanović | SL |
| Obilić | Xhafer Gashi | AAK |
| Rahovec | Smajl Latifi | AAK |
| Parteš | Dragan Petkovic | SL |
| Pejë | Gazmend Muhaxheri | LDK |
| Prishtina | Shpend Ahmeti | VV |
| Prizren | Mytaher Haskuka | VV |
| Podujevë | Agim Veliu | LDK |
| Ranilug | Vladica Aritonović | SL |
| Skenderaj | Bekim Jashari | Independent |
| Štrpce | Bratislav Nikolić | SL |
| Shtime | Naim Ismajli | PDK |
| Suva Reka | Bali Muharremi | AAK |
| Vitina | Sokol Haliti | LDK |
| Vushtrri | Xhafer Tahiri | LDK |
| Zubin Potok | Stevan Vulović | SL |
| Zvečan | Vučina Janković | SL |
| Party | Municipalities |
|---|---|
| SL | 9 |
| LDK | 8 |
| AAK | 7 |
| PDK | 5 |
| VV | 3 |
| AKR | 1 |
| NISMA | 1 |
Election results
Prishtina
| Candidate for Mayor | Party | Result | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shpend Ahmeti | Vetëvendosje! | 43,32% | 37,572 |
| Arban Abrashi | Democratic League of Kosovo | 35,89% | 31,126 |
| Selim Pacolli | New Kosovo Alliance | 10,40% | 9,022 |
| Lirak Çelaj | Democratic Party of Kosovo | 5,86% | 5,086 |
| Arber Vllahiu | Alliance for the Future of Kosovo | 3,23% | 2,800 |
| Shyqiri Bytyqi | Initiative for Kosovo | 0,70% | 605 |
| Rifat Deri | The Alternative (Kosovo) | 0,30% | 262 |
| Avni Çamaku | Partia Fjala | 0,29% | 255 |
Prizren
| Candidate for Mayor | Party | Results | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaqir Totaj | Democratic Party of Kosovo | 29,64% | 19,340 |
| Mytaher Haskuka | Vetëvendosje! | 22,36% | 14,590 |
| Hatim Baxhaku | Democratic League of Kosovo | 19,72% | 12,865 |
| Lulzim Kabashi | Alliance for the Future of Kosovo | 8,51% | 5,555 |
| Zafir Berisha | Initiative for Kosovo | 8,16% | 5,327 |
| Sencar Karamuço | Turkish Democratic Party of Kosovo | 5,57% | 3,637 |
| Emilja Redzepi | Nova Demokratska Stranka | 4,55% | 2,969 |
| Osman Krasniqi | New Kosovo Alliance | 0,64% | 416 |
| Nexhmedin Ramadani | Partia Fjala | 0,53% | 344 |
| Veton Qipa | The Alternative (Kosovo) | 0,31% | 199 |
Ferizaj
| Candidate for Mayor | Party | Results | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agim Aliu | Democratic Party of Kosovo | 39,18% | 19.263 |
| Muharrem Sfarqa | Democratic League of Kosovo | 30,00% | 14,748 |
| Faton Topalli | Vetëvendosje! | 22,20% | 10,916 |
| Xhavit Zariqi | Alliance for the Future of Kosovo | 4,56% | 2,240 |
| Amir Rexhepi | New Kosovo Alliance | 1,61% | 790 |
| Ćazim Rahmani | Ashkali Party for Integration | 1,08% | 531 |
| Besnik Berisha | Initiative for Kosovo | 0,84% | 411 |
| Bashkim Fazliu | Civic initiatives for Ferizaj | 0,54% | 264 |
Gjilan
| Candidate for Mayor | Party | Result | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lutfi Haziri | Democratic League of Kosovo | 43,40% | 19,543 |
| Sami Kurteshi | Vetëvendosje! | 27,34% | 12,310 |
| Zenun Pajaziti | Democratic Party of Kosovo | 18,57% | 8,359 |
| Rexhep Kadriu | Alliance for the Future of Kosovo | 8,55% | 3,850 |
| Bajram Hasani | Initiative for Kosovo | 1,48% | 665 |
| Naser Morina | Justice Party (Kosovo) | 0,66% | 298 |
Peja
| Candidate for Mayor | Party | Results | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gazmend Muhaxheri | Democratic League of Kosovo | 50,31% | 21,568 |
| Fatmir Gashi | Alliance for the Future of Kosovo | 32,02% | 13,727 |
| Sabiha Shala | Democratic Party of Kosovo | 9,28% | 3,977 |
| Bashkim Nurboja | Vetëvendosje! | 6,34%% | 2,717 |
| Sali Kelmendi | Initiative for Kosovo | 0,89% | 382 |
| Reshat Nurboja | The Alternative (Kosovo) | 0,66% | 282 |
| Eneida Kelmendi | Partia Fjala | 0,52% | 221 |
Gjakova
| Candidate for Mayor | Party | Results | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Gjini | Alliance for the Future of Kosovo | 40,17% | 16,841 |
| Mimoza Kusari Lila | The Alternative (Kosovo) | 32,04% | 13,434 |
| Driton Çaushi | Vetëvendosje! | 12,66% | 5,308 |
| Ramadan Hoti | Democratic Party of Kosovo | 8,26% | 3,463 |
| Bekim Ermeni | Democratic League of Kosovo | 3,59% | 1,506 |
| Fazli Hoxha | Initiative for Kosovo | 2,25% | 943 |
| Edmond Dushi | New Kosovo Alliance | 1,03% | 431 |
Podujeva
| Candidate for Mayor | Party | Results | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agim Veliu | Lidhja Demokratike e Kosovës | 48,15% | 18,872 |
| Ajet Potera | Vetëvendosje | 29,77% | 11,671 |
| Hajredin Hyseni | Partia Demokratike e Kosovës | 18,16% | 7,120 |
| Fatmir Humolli | Aleanca për Ardhmërinë e Kosovës | 2,48% | 971 |
| Xhevdet Maloku | Fjala | 0,82% | 322 |
| Xhemajl Hasani | Nisma | 0,62% | 242 |
Leposavić
| Candidate for Mayor | Party | Results | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoran Todić | Serb List | 63,20% | 5,105 |
| Dragan Jablanović (incumbent) | Party of Kosovo Serbs | 34,75% | 2,807 |
| Nenad Radosavljević | Civic Initiative: "People's Justice" | 2,05% | 166 |
| Municipal Assembly Results[3] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Votes | % | Seats |
| Serb List | 4,158 | 56.27 | 12 |
| Party of Kosovo Serbs | 2,111 | 28.57 | 6 |
| Civic Initiative "Democratic Initiative" | 343 | 4.64 | 1 |
| Social Democratic Initiative | 164 | 2.22 | - |
| Civic Initiative "SDP – Oliver Ivanović | 162 | 2.19 | - |
| Levizja Vetëvendosje! | 98 | 1.33 | - |
| Civic Initiative "Citizens' Initiative Together" | 98 | 1.33 | - |
| Civic Initiative "Equal for All" | 89 | 1.20 | - |
| Civic Initiative "People's Justice" | 79 | 1.07 | - |
| Democratic Party of Kosovo | 62 | 0.84 | - |
| New Kosovo Alliance | 20 | 0.27 | - |
| Alliance for the Future of Kosovo | 6 | 0.08 | - |
| Totals | 7,390 | 100 | 19 |
Mitrovica
| Candidate for Mayor | Party | Results | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valdete Idrizi | Democratic Party of Kosovo | 29,63% | 9,013 |
| Agim Bahtiri (incumbent) | New Kosovo Alliance | 27,03% | 8,222 |
| Safet Kamberi | Democratic League of Kosovo | 21,66% | 6,588 |
| Fehmi Ferati | Levizja Vetëvendosje! | 15,67% | 4,766 |
| Esat Peci | Alliance for the Future of Kosovo | 1,90% | 579 |
| Qazim Shala | Initiative for Kosovo | 1,14% | 348 |
| Basri Brahimi | Independent | 1,08% | 328 |
| Fisnik Gjinaj | Independent | 0,69% | 210 |
| Mehmet Mehmeti | The Alternative | 0,60% | 181 |
| Nyset Pretini | The Word | 0,59% | 180 |
| Municipal Assembly Results[4] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Votes | % | Seats |
| Democratic Party of Kosovo | 8,253 | 29.00 | 11 |
| Democratic League of Kosovo | 5,761 | 20.24 | 7 |
| New Kosovo Alliance | 5,001 | 17.57 | 7 |
| Levizja Vetëvendosje! | 4,820 | 16.93 | 6 |
| Alliance for the Future of Kosovo | 1,604 | 5.64 | 2 |
| Initiative for Kosovo | 1,037 | 3.64 | 1 |
| Justice Party | 864 | 3.04 | 1 |
| The Alternative | 343 | 1.21 | - |
| Turkish Democratic Party of Kosovo | 325 | 1.14 | - |
| The Word | 222 | 0.78 | - |
| Partia Ura | 122 | 0.43 | - |
| Salih Meha | 111 | 0.39 | - |
| Totals | 28,463 | 100 | 35 |
North Mitrovica
| Candidate for Mayor | Party | Results | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goran Rakić (incumbent) | Serb List | 67,45% | 5,372 |
| Oliver Ivanović | Civic Initiative "SDP - Oliver Ivanović" | 18,52% | 1,475 |
| Gonxhe Çaushi | Democratic Party of Kosovo | 9,58% | 763 |
| Betim Osmani | New Kosovo Alliance | 4,45% | 354 |
| Municipal Assembly Results[5] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Votes | % | Seats |
| Serb List | 4,918 | 67.14 | 14 |
| Civic Initiative "SDP - Oliver Ivanović | 1,051 | 14.35 | 3 |
| Democratic Party of Kosovo | 598 | 8.16 | 2 |
| Levizja Vetëvendosje! | 171 | 2.33 | - |
| Democratic League of Kosovo | 156 | 2.13 | - |
| Vakat Coalition | 152 | 2.08 | - |
| Alliance for the Future of Kosovo | 125 | 1.71 | - |
| New Kosovo Alliance | 109 | 1.49 | - |
| Partia Ura | 45 | 0.61 | - |
| Totals | 7,325 | 100 | 19 |
Skenderaj
| Candidate for Mayor | Party | Result | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bekim Jashari | Independent List Bekim Jashari | 85,52% | 13,982 |
| Musa Dervishaj | New Kosovo Alliance | 9,02% | 1,474 |
| Hysni Mehani | Levizja Vetëvendosje! | 3,24% | 529 |
| Isa Fejzullahi | Democratic League of Kosovo | 2,23% | 365 |
| Municipal Assembly Results[6] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Votes | % | Seats |
| Democratic Party of Kosovo | 9,746 | 62.12 | 20 |
| New Kosovo Alliance | 1,576 | 10.05 | 3 |
| Civic Initiative "Forty-One Thousand" | 909 | 5.79 | 2 |
| Levizja Vetëvendosje! | 892 | 5.69 | 2 |
| Alliance for the Future of Kosovo | 714 | 4.55 | 1 |
| Democratic League of Kosovo | 476 | 3.03 | 1 |
| The Word | 364 | 2.32 | 1 |
| Initiative for Kosovo | 288 | 1.84 | 1 |
| Justice Party | 239 | 1.52 | - |
| Adem Beqiri | 204 | 1.30 | - |
| Bekim Ibishi | 176 | 1.12 | - |
| Civic Initiative "SDP - Oliver Ivanović" | 104 | 0.66 | - |
| Totals | 15,688 | 100 | 31 |
Vushtrri
| Candidate for Mayor | Party | Result | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferit Idrizi | Democratic Party of Kosovo | 33,29% | 10,184 |
| Xhafer Tahiri | Democratic League of Kosovo | 25,64% | 7,842 |
| Besim Muzaqi | Levizja Vetëvendosje! | 25,10% | 7,679 |
| Nasuf Aliu | New Kosovo Alliance | 7,98% | 2,442 |
| Lutfi Bilalli | Alliance for the Future of Kosovo | 5,20% | 1,591 |
| Abdullah Vojvoda | Initiative for Kosovo | 2,79% | 852 |
| Municipal Assembly Results[7] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Votes | % | Seats |
| Democratic Party of Kosovo | 8,870 | 30.74 | 11 |
| Levizja Vetëvendosje! | 5,800 | 20.10 | 7 |
| Democratic League of Kosovo | 5,302 | 18.38 | 6 |
| Alliance for the Future of Kosovo | 2,277 | 7.89 | 3 |
| New Kosovo Alliance | 2,249 | 7.79 | 3 |
| Movement for Unification | 1,234 | 4.28 | 2 |
| Initiative for Kosovo | 1,124 | 3.90 | 1 |
| Serb List | 675 | 2.34 | 1 |
| Justice Party | 534 | 1.85 | 1 |
| Turkish Democratic Party of Kosovo | 273 | 0.95 | - |
| The Alternative | 271 | 0.94 | - |
| Independent Liberal Party | 156 | 0.54 | - |
| The Word | 87 | 0.30 | - |
| Totals | 28,852 | 100 | 35 |
Zubin Potok
| Candidate for Mayor | Party | Results | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevan Vulović (incumbent) | Serb List | 79,85% | 2,691 |
| Slaviša Biševac | Civic Initiative "For Zubin Potok" | 20,15% | 679 |
| Municipal Assembly Results[8] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Votes | % | Seats |
| Serb List | 2,445 | 71.76 | 13 |
| Civic Initiative: "For Zubin Potok" | 408 | 11.98 | 2 |
| Democratic League of Kosovo | 285 | 8.37 | 2 |
| Democratic Party of Kosovo | 142 | 4.17 | 1 |
| Levizja Vetëvendosje! | 127 | 3.73 | 1 |
| Totals | 3,407 | 100 | 19 |
Zvečan
| Candidate for Mayor | Party | Results | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vučina Janković (incumbent) | Serb List | 70,59% | 2,863 |
| Dragiša Milović | Civic Initiative "For Our Zvečan" | 29,41% | 1,193 |
| Municipal Assembly Results[9] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Votes | % | Seats |
| Serb List | 2,601 | 69.30 | 13 |
| Civic Initiative: "For Our Zvečan" | 911 | 24.27 | 5 |
| Levizja Vetëvendosje! | 100 | 2.66 | 1 |
| Democratic League of Kosovo | 94 | 2.50 | - |
| Democratic Party of Kosovo | 47 | 1.25 | - |
| Totals | 3,753 | 100 | 19 |
Second round
Prishtina
| Candidate for Mayor | Party | Result | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shpend Ahmeti | Vetëvendosje! | 50,14% | 41.401 |
| Arban Abrashi | Democratic League of Kosovo | 49,86% | 41.164 |
Prizren
| Candidate for Mayor | Party | Results | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mytaher Haskuka | Vetëvendosje! | 50,32% | 25.509 |
| Shaqir Totaj | Democratic Party of Kosovo | 49,68% | 25.180 |
Ferizaj
| Candidate for Mayor | Party | Results | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agim Aliu | Democratic Party of Kosovo | 56,17% | 24,142 |
| Muharrem Sfarqa | Democratic League of Kosovo | 43,83% | 18,841 |
Gjilan
| Candidate for Mayor | Party | Result | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lutfi Haziri | Democratic League of Kosovo | 63,97% | 21.067 |
| Sami Kurteshi | Vetëvendosje! | 36,03% | 11.867 |
Gjakova
| Candidate for Mayor | Party | Results | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Gjini | Alliance for the Future of Kosovo | 53,49% | 21.607 |
| Mimoza Kusari Lila | The Alternative (Kosovo) | 46,51% | 18.791 |
Podujeva
| Candidate for Mayor | Party | Result | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agim Veliu | Democratic League of Kosovo | 63,78% | 20.027 |
| Ajet Potera | Vetëvendosje! | 36,22% | 11.373 |
Mitrovica
| Candidate for Mayor | Party | Results | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agim Bahtiri (incumbent) | New Kosovo Alliance | 57,33% | 16,233 |
| Valdete Idrizi | Democratic Party of Kosovo | 42,67% | 12,084 |
Vushtrri
| Candidate for Mayor | Party | Result | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xhafer Tahiri | Democratic League of Kosovo | 54,24% | 15,122 |
| Ferit Idrizi | Democratic Party of Kosovo | 45,76% | 12,758 |
References
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