September–October 2002 Serbian presidential election explained

Election Name:September–October 2002 Serbian presidential election
Country:Serbia
Flag Year:1991
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1997 Serbian presidential election
Previous Year:1997
Next Election:December 2002 Serbian presidential election
Election Date:29 September 2002 (first round)
Turnout:45.45% (5.49 pp)
Image1:Vojislav Koštunica 2004.jpg
Candidate1:Vojislav Koštunica
Party1:Democratic Party of Serbia
Popular Vote1:1,991,947
Percentage1:68.38%
Candidate2:Miroljub Labus
Party2:Independent
Popular Vote2:921,094
Percentage2:31.62%
President
Before Election:Milan Milutinović
Before Party:Socialist Party of Serbia
After Election:Election results annulled
Milan Milutinović (acting)
After Party:Socialist Party of Serbia

Presidential elections were held in the Yugoslav province of Serbia on 29 September 2002, with a second round on 13 October.[1] However, the result was invalidated because turnout in the second round was less than 50%. Fresh elections were held in December.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.rik.parlament.gov.rs/arhiva-izbori-za-predsednika-20021.php Elections for the President of the Republic, held on September 29 and October 13, 2002