Gordana Siljanovska
Pendarovski Claims Victory in North Macedonia Presidential Race
Preliminary results from Sunday's second round of presidential elections in North Macedonia suggested that Stevo Pendarovski, the candidate supported by the country's ruling parties, has won the election, after taking a firm lead against his rival, Gordana Siljanovska, who was backed by the main opposition VMRO DPMNE party.
Polls Open in North Macedonia Presidential Poll Run-off
Polling stations opened on Sunday in the presidential election run-off in North Macedonia, amid fears that if the turnout is as low as it was in the first round, two weeks ago, the election process is in danger.
A total of 3,480 polling stations opened at 7am for an election in which some 1.8 million people have the right to vote.
Down to the Wire
Close Shave
The first round of Macedonia's presidential elections delivered a surprisingly close outcome - the ruling SDSM candidate, Stevo Pendarovski, emerged less than 1% ahead of his main challenger, Gordana Siljanovska. This was despite polls which had shown him to be up to 5% ahead.
- Read more about Down to the Wire
- Log in to post comments
Two Candidates Celebrate ‘Win’ after Tied North Macedonia Vote
Ruling alliance candidate Stevo Pendarovski [right] with Prime Minister Zoran Zaev [left]. Photo: EPA/EFE GEORGI LICOVSKI
Zaev declares victory of ruling coalition's candidate
At a press conference, Zaev said that based on 98.28 percent of votes, SDSM-DUI candidate Stevo Pendarovski had won 321,201 votes, while opposition VMRO DPMNE's candidate Gordana Siljanovska received 316,872 votes.
Polls Open in North Macedonia Presidential Elections
North Macedonia Opposition Backs ‘Non-Partisan’ Professor for President
Gordana Siljanovska has the nomination of the right-wing opposition VMRO DPMNE party for her presidential candidacy, but insists she is an independent thinker who cherishes the rule of law.