Local elections were held in North Macedonia on 19 October 2025,[1] with a second round on 2 November 2025.[2] The elections were to elect councilors and mayors in 80 municipalities and the City of Skopje and were announced on 9 August 2021 by the Speaker of the Assembly Afrim Gashi. According to the State Election Commission's calendar, the deadline for submitting candidacies for councilor and mayor lists was 13 September 2021.[3]
Pollution, greenery, public transport, schools and corruption were the main subjects of debate during this election.
Results
According to the 50% +1 required majority, the ruling VMRO-DPMNE won the most mayoral spots, 33, in the first round. VLEN won 5, SDSM - 3, and NAI - 3.[4]
The State Election Commission, confirmed on 20 October, 4 municipalities failed to reach the required 1/3 minimum turnout, and the first round will have to be repeated no longer than 60 days after the publishing of the official results.[5]
The rest will be decided after the second round on 2 November.
After the negative result of the first round of the election, SDSM leader, Venko Filipce publicly stated his disappointment, but is hopeful for a more positive, second round comeback.[6]
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