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VMRO DPMNE Dominates Local Elections, Securing 53 Mayoral Wins Across Macedonia
The ruling party, VMRO-DPMNE, achieved a significant victory in North Macedonias local elections, securing 53 mayoral positions, including in Skopje, effectively sidelining the opposition Social Democratic Union of Macedonia.
- In the recent local elections held in North Macedonia, VMRO-DPMNE candidates won 53 out of 81 municipalities, demonstrating their dominance in ethnic Macedonian-majority regions.
- The ruling VMRO-DPMNE party managed to win outright in over 30 municipalities by securing more than half of the votes in the first round of elections.
- VMRO-DPMNEs success included a victory in the capital, Skopje, underscoring the partys stronghold in key urban areas against the Social Democratic Union of Macedonia.
Why It Matters
This electoral outcome solidifies VMRO-DPMNEs influence in North Macedonias political landscape, complicating prospects for the opposition Social Democratic Union of Macedonia and indicating potential challenges for any future coalition government.