2017 Kosovan local elections explained
Local elections were held in Kosovo on 22 October 2017.[1] Only 19 municipalities elected a mayor in the first round, and 19 voted again on 19 November 2017.
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
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]
Elected mayors
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 |
|
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 |
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Gjakova District
Rahovec
Mitrovica District
Mitrovica
North Mitrovica
Zvečan
Peja District
Klina
Second round
Prishtina
Prizren
Ferizaj
Gjilan
Podujeva
Istog
The second-round vote took place twice in Istog. Gani Dreshaj was initially declared the winner over incumbent mayor Haki Rugova; Rugova had held a lead until the postal votes went overwhelmingly in Dreshaj's favour. Rugova contended that the postal votes were manipulated by organized crime and challenged the result.[3] A re-vote was ordered for December 2017, and Rugova was narrowly re-elected.[4] [5]
South Mitrovica
Agim Bahtiri left the New Kosovo Alliance in 2019 and joined Vetëvendosje.[6]
Vushtrri
Notes and References
- News: Zgjedhjet lokale në Kosovë më 22 tetor. Zeri i Amerikes.
- News: Certifikohen 91 subjekte politike për zgjedhjet e 22 tetorit. Koha.net.
- https://telegrafi.com/rugova-kerkon-anulimin-e-te-gjitha-votave-poste/ "Rugova kërkon anulimin e të gjitha votave me postë"
- "Dreshaj konsideron se i është 'vjedhur fitorja', kërkon rinumërim të votave në Istog"
- https://telegrafi.com/gjykata-kushtetuese-hedh-poshte-ankesen-e-dreshajt-haki-rugova-mbetet-kryetar-istogut/ "Gjykata Kushtetuese hedh poshtë ankesën e Dreshajt, Haki Rugova mbetet kryetar i Istogut"
- https://almakos.com/agim-bahtiri-tregon-pse-iu-bashkua-vetevendosjes/ "Agim Bahtiri tregon pse iu bashkua Vetëvendosjes"
