2021 Kosovan local elections

Local elections were held in Kosovo on 17 October 2021.[1] Only 17 municipalities elected a mayor in the first round, and 21 will vote again in 14 November 2021.[2] In Elez Han, the election was seriously hampered by election fraud, and a second ballot will be held in October/November 2021.[3] On 25 October 2021, the Supreme Court annulled the decision for re-vote in Elez Han.[4]

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Electoral system

The Mayor and the members of the Assembly will be elected by open list proportional representation, with seats reserved for national minorities, in each Kosovo municipalities

Parties and coalitions
Kosovo municipalities

The Central Election Commission has certified for municipal elections on October 17, 48 political subjects, of which 18 political parties, one coalition, 17 civic initiatives and 12 independent candidates.[5]

Mayoral results
Emblem Municipalities Population Incumbent mayor Party Elected mayor Party Seats
Deçan 40,019 Bashkim Ramosaj AAK Bashkim Ramosaj AAK
16 / 27
Dragaš 33,997 Shaban Shabani PDK Bexhet Xheladini LDK
8 / 27
Ferizaj 108,610 Agim Aliu PDK Agim Aliu PDK
17 / 41
Gjakova 94,556 Ardian Gjini AAK Ardian Gjini AAK
11 / 35
Gjilan 90,178 Lutfi Haziri LDK Alban Hyseni Vetëvendosje
10 / 35
Drenas 58,531 Ramiz Lladrovci PDK Ramiz Lladrovci PDK
14 / 31
Gračanica 10,675 Srđan Popović SL Ljiljana Šubarić SL
18 / 19
Elez Han 9,403 Rufki Suma Independent Mehmet Ballazhi PDK
6 / 15
Istok 39,289 Haki Rugova LDK Ilir Ferati LDK
11 / 27
Junik 6,084 Agron Kuçi AAK Ruzhdi Shehu LDK
6 / 15
Kaçanik 33,409 Besim Ilazi PDK Besim Ilazi PDK
12 / 27
Kamenica 36,085 Qëndron Kastrati PSD Kadri Rahimaj Vetëvendosje
7 / 27
Klina 38,496 Zenun Elezi AAK Zenun Elezi AAK
11 / 27
Klokot 2,556 Božidar Dejanović Gi Klokot-Vrbovac Vladan Bogdanović SL
5 / 15
Kosovo Polje 34,827 Burim Berisha LDK Burim Berisha LDK
10 / 27
Leposavić 13,773 Zoran Todić SL Zoran Todić SL
19 / 19
Lipljan 57,605 Imri Ahmeti LDK Imri Ahmeti LDK
16 / 31
Mališevo 54,613 Ragip Begaj NISMA Ekrem Kastrati NISMA
10 / 31
Mamuša 5,507 Abdülhadi Krasniç KDTP Abdülhadi Krasniç KDTP
8 / 15
Mitrovica 71,909 Agim Bahtiri VV Bedri Hamza PDK
14 / 35
North Mitrovica 12,326 Milan Radojević SL Milan Radojević SL
17 / 19
Novo Brdo 6,729 Svetislav Ivanović SL Saša Milošević SL
10 / 15
Obilić 21,549 Xhafer Gashi Independent Xhafer Gashi Independent
9 / 21
Orahovac 56,208 Smajl Latifi AAK Smajl Latifi AAK
12 / 31
Parteš 1,787 Dragan Petković SL Dragan Petković SL
13 / 15
Pejë 96,450 Gazmend Muhaxheri LDK Gazmend Muhaxheri LDK
15 / 35
Pristina 198,897 Shpend Ahmeti Independent Përparim Rama LDK
14 / 51
Prizren 177,781 Mytaher Haskuka VV Shaqir Totaj PDK
11 / 41
Podujevo 88,499 Shpejtim Bulliqi VV Shpejtim Bulliqi VV
13 / 35
Ranilug 3,866 Vladica Aritonović SL Katarina Ristić–Ilić SL
15 / 15
Skenderaj 50,858 Bekim Jashari Independent Fadil Nura PDK
17 / 31
Štrpce 6,949 Bratislav Nikolić SL Dalibor Jevtić SL
10 / 15
Štimlje 27,324 Naim Ismajli PDK Qemajl Aliu VV
8 / 21
Suva Reka 59,722 Bali Muharremi AAK Bali Muharremi AAK
12 / 31
Vitina 46,987 Sokol Haliti LDK Sokol Haliti LDK
11 / 27
Vučitrn 69,870 Xhafer Tahiri LDK Ferit Idrizi PDK
11 / 35
Zubin Potok 6,616 Stevan Vulović SL Srdjan Vulović SL
15 / 19
Zvečan 7,481 Vučina Janković SL Dragiša Milović SL
18 / 19
Party Municipalities
Serb List
10 / 38
Democratic Party of Kosovo
8 / 38
Democratic League of Kosovo
8 / 38
Alliance for the Future of Kosovo
5 / 38
Vetëvendosje
4 / 38
Social Democratic Initiative
1 / 38
Turkish Democratic Party of Kosovo
1 / 38
Inciativa Qytetare për Obiliq
1 / 38

Results of 1st round
  Winner
  Ballotage


The results of round 1

Deçan
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Bashkim Ramosaj Alliance for the Future of Kosovo 64.90% 9,843
Hyri Dobrunaj Democratic League of Kosovo 19.25 2,919
Orges Tafilaj Vetëvendosje 11.86% 1,799
Isa Elezaj independent candidate 2.02% 307
Ardiana Qorraj Democratic Party of Kosovo 1.96% 298

Dragash
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Bexhet Xheladini Democratic League of Kosovo 35.69% 4,887
Shaban Shabani Democratic Party of Kosovo 32.56% 4,459
Kaltrina Salihu Vetëvendosje 17.34% 2,375
Adnan Redžeplar Vakat Coalition 11.63% 1,593
Agron Gashi Alliance for the Future of Kosovo 2.05% 281
Xhevxhet Tahiri Balli Kombëtar i Kosovës 0.72% 99

Ferizaj
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Agim Aliu Democratic Party of Kosovo 62.38% 30,627
Valon Ramadani Vetëvendosje 26.05% 12,793
Sibel Halimi Democratic League of Kosovo 9.34% 4,585
Arben Halili Alliance for the Future of Kosovo 2.23% 1,096

Gjakova
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Ardian Gjini Alliance for the Future of Kosovo 45.76% 18,973
Mimoza Kusari-Lila Vetëvendosje! 37.20% 15,426
Ferdinand Kolaj Albanian Christian Democratic Party of Kosovo 6.84% 2,837
Teki Shala Democratic League of Kosovo 5.62% 2,330
Arbënesha Kuqi Democratic Party of Kosovo 3.32% 1,377
Fazli Hoxha NISMA 1.26% 522

Gjilan
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Alban Hyseni Vetëvendosje 44.71% 19,057
Lutfi Haziri Democratic League of Kosovo 43.51% 18,546
Leonora Morina–Bunjaki Democratic Party of Kosovo 8.25% 3,518
Nazim Gagica Alliance for the Future of Kosovo 2.44% 1,042
Gani Neziri independent candidate 0.59% 252
Lulzim Bexheti independent candidate 0.48% 206

Drenas
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Ramiz Lladrovci Democratic Party of Kosovo 45.50% 10,419
Driton Ajazi Demokratët për Drenasin 30.50% 6,984
Fejzi Kiqina Vetëvendosje 17.10% 3,916
Xhavit Drenori Iniciativa Qytetare Green për Drenas 4.16% 952
Arta Ahmeti-Xhylani Alliance for the Future of Kosovo 1.79% 411
Anduena Gllareva Democratic League of Kosovo 0.96% 219

Gračanica
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Ljiljana Šubarić SL 77.93% 6,506
Branimir Stojanović independent candidate 22.07% 1,843

Elez Han
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Mehmet Ballazhi PDK 51.33% 2,561
Rufki Suma independent candidate 42.21% 2,106
Sherif Berisha Vetëvendosje 6.45% 322

Fushë Kosova
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Burim Berisha Democratic League of Kosovo 49.72% 7,966
Enver Bajçinca Vetëvendosje 25.58% 4,098
Rrahim Tërnava Democratic Party of Kosovo 22.35% 3,580
Hasan Ismajli Alliance for the Future of Kosovo 2.35% 377

Burim/Istog
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Ilir Ferati Democratic League of Kosovo 41.09% 7,974
Bekë Berisha Alliance for the Future of Kosovo 26.49% 5,140
Agron Avdijaj Vetëvendosje 23.34% 4,528
Ali Nimanaj Democratic Party of Kosovo 6.13% 1,189
Idriz Blakaj Bashkë për Istogun 2.95% 573

Junik
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Agron Kuçi Alliance for the Future of Kosovo 45.19% 1,419
Ruzhdi Shehu Democratic League of Kosovo 42.01% 1,319
Besart Tofaj Vetëvendosje 10.70% 336
Fatos Shala Democratic Party of Kosovo 2.10% 66

Kaçanik
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Besim Ilazi Democratic Party of Kosovo 44.67% 7,111
Jeton Raka Vetëvendosje 33.36% 5,311
Shkëlqim Jakupi Democratic League of Kosovo 12.29% 1,957
Shukri Luta independent candidate 7.27% 1,157
Kastriot Bushi independent candidate 2.41% 384

Kamenicë
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Qëndron Kastrati Social Democratic Party 35.52% 5,408
Kadri Rahimaj Vetëvendosje 31.01% 5,156
Muhamed Kallaba Democratic Party of Kosovo 12.62% 2,098
Faton Jakupi Alliance for the Future of Kosovo 12.48% 2,076
Jeton Biqkaj Democratic League of Kosovo 10.27% 1,707
Albert Sermaxhaj NISMA 1.11% 184

Klina
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Zenun Elezaj Alliance for the Future of Kosovo 43.33% 7,531
Esat Raci Democratic Party of Kosovo 27.42% 4,766
Besim Hoti Democratic League of Kosovo 19.28% 3,351
Lulzim Dragidella Vetëvendosje 9.98% 1,734

Klokot
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Vladan Bogdanović SL 41.01% 789
Strahinja Spasić Gi Srpska Narodna Sloga 36.33% 699
Saša Mirković Narodno Jedinstvo 22.66% 436

Leposavić
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Zoran Todić SL 97.85% 9,065
Shaqir Hetemi Democratic Party of Kosovo 2.15% 199

Lipjan
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Imri Ahmeti Democratic League of Kosovo 56.42% 15,541
Adnan Rrustemi Vetëvendosje 23.36% 6,435
Hyzer Rizani Democratic Party of Kosovo 18.88% 5,201
Bashkim Budakova Alliance for the Future of Kosovo 1.34% 368

Malishevë
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Ekrem Kastrati NISMA 34.08% 7,548
Isni Kilaj Democratic Party of Kosovo 28.82% 6,383
Bajrush Hoti Democratic League of Kosovo 16.88% 3,738
Alban Krasniqi Vetëvendosje 15.66% 3,469
Kastriot Berisha Alliance for the Future of Kosovo 4.21% 933
Selajdin Bytyҫi independent candidate 0.35% 78

Mamuša
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Abdülhadi Krasniç Turkish Democratic Party of Kosovo 48.92% 1,430
Arif Bütüç Kosova Adalet Türk Partisi 36.95% 1,080
İlyas Bayraktar independent candidate 12.59% 368
Riza Kruezi Iniciativa Erdem 1.54% 45

Mitrovica
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Bedri Hamza Democratic Party of Kosovo 53.69% 16,566
Agim Bahtiri Vetëvendosje 34.53% 10,654
Armend Agolli Democratic League of Kosovo 11.78% 3,636

North Mitrovica
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Milan Radojević SL 91.12% 10,883
Erden Atiq Iniciativa Qytetare "Mitrovica" 8.88% 1,056

Novo Brdo
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Saša Milošević SL 63.19% 3,548
Bajrush Ymeri Democratic League of Kosovo 24.79% 1,392
Abdyl Gashi Vetëvendosje 8.50% 477
Selatin Nuhiu Democratic Party of Kosovo 3.53% 198

Obilić
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Xhafer Gashi Iniciativa Qytetare për Obiliq 48.12% 5,975
Halil Thaçi Vetëvendosje! 20.19% 2,507
Mehmet Krasniqi Democratic League of Kosovo 9.52% 1,182
Goran Dančetović SL 9.11% 1,131
Ajet Berisha Lëvizja për Bashkim 7.43% 923
Xhelal Krasniqi Alliance for the Future of Kosovo 3.17% 393
Hanefi Musliu Democratic Party of Kosovo 2.46% 306

Rahovec
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Smajl Latifi Alliance for the Future of Kosovo 47.18% 10,144
Visar Korenica Vetëvendosje 24.84% 5,341
Burim Krasniqi Democratic League of Kosovo 15.92% 3,424
Bejtullah Deliu Democratic Party of Kosovo 11.25% 2,418
Xhafer Bytyqi independent candidate 0.81% 174

Parteš
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Dragan Petković SL 75.35% 1,684
Nenad Cvetković Narodna Sloga 21.25% 475
Jugoslav Jovanović independent candidate 3.40% 76

Pejë
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Gazmend Muhaxheri Democratic League of Kosovo 60.49% 23,426
Gazmend Agusholli Vetëvendosje 22,32% 8,643
Rrustem Berisha Alliance for the Future of Kosovo 16.34% 6,328
Gani Veselaj independent candidate 0.32% 124
Kreshnik Husaj Partia Demokratike e Unitetit 0.31% 120
Drena Podrimçaku Partia Balliste 0.23% 89

Prishtina
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Arben Vitia Vetëvendosje 42.54% 36,818
Përparim Rama Democratic League of Kosovo 29.17% 25,252
Uran Ismaili Democratic Party of Kosovo 21.69% 18,771
Daut Haradinaj Alliance for the Future of Kosovo 4.48% 3,874
Gëzim Mehmeti New Kosovo Alliance 1.83% 1,588
Avni Çakmaku Fjala 0.18% 155
Florim Isufi Partia Balliste 0.12% 100

Prizren
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Mytaher Haskuka Vetëvendosje 40.41% 24,378
Shaqir Totaj Democratic Party of Kosovo 31.36% 18,919
Anton Quni Democratic League of Kosovo 14.99% 9,043
Zafir Berisha Social Democratic Initiative 5.72% 3,452
Lulzim Kabashi Alliance for the Future of Kosovo 3.62% 2,182
Ćemailj Smailji Nova Demokratska Stranka 2.88% 1.736
Afrim Tejeci New Kosovo Alliance 0.76% 459
Milazim Lushaj independent candidate 0.25% 153

Podujevë
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Ekrem Hyseni Democratic League of Kosovo 44,20% 16,925
Shpejtim Bulliqi Vetëvendosje 44.16% 16,907
Floretë Zejnullahu Democratic Party of Kosovo 6.45% 2,471
Besnik Tahiri Alliance for the Future of Kosovo 4.00% 1,531
Gazmend Islami Organizata Balli Kombëtar Demokratë 0.66% 251
Xhemajl Hasani Social Democratic Initiative 0.54% 205

Ranilug
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Katarina Ristić–Ilić SL 100% 2,427

Skenderaj
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Fadil Nura Democratic Party of Kosovo 57.89% 13,123
Bekim Jashari Lista e Pavarur Bekim Jashari 40.74% 9,236
Sokol Haliti Iniciativa Qytetare për Skenderaj 1.37% 311

Štrpce
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Dalibor Jevtić SL 59.70% 4,148
Slaviša Vasiljević Gi Sloboda Štrpce 16.02% 1,113
Fikrih Hasani Bashkë për Shtërpcën 12.77% 887
Besim Islami Vetëvendosje 11.51% 800

Shtime
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Qemajl Aliu Vetëvendosje 45.29% 5,964
Naim Ismajli Democratic Party of Kosovo 44.23% 5,824
Bedri Zeqiri Democratic League of Kosovo 10.49% 1,381

Suhareka
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Bali Muharremaj Alliance for the Future of Kosovo 51.30% 14,483
Ardian Shala Democratic League of Kosovo 30.57% 8,629
Salih Zyba Vetëvendosje 9.53% 2,690
Murtez Zekolli Democratic Party of Kosovo 8.60% 2,428

Vitia
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Sokol Haliti Democratic League of Kosovo 41.30% 8,326
Arsim Ademi Vetëvendosje 34.50% 6.955
Bekim Azizi Democratic Party of Kosovo 24.20% 4,879

Vushtrria
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Ferit Idrizi Democratic Party of Kosovo 34.81% 10,247
Xhafer Tahiri Democratic League of Kosovo 33.82% 9,956
Arsim Rexhepi Vetëvendosje 26.04% 7,667
Mensut Ademi Alliance for the Future of Kosovo 1.92% 565
Ergin Sunguri Turkish Democratic Party of Kosovo 1.48% 436
Albert Maxhuni NISMA 1.09% 322
Jeton Salihu independent candidate 0.83% 245

Zubin Potok
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Srdjan Vulović SL 83.53% 3,225
Slaviša Biševac Građanska Inicijativa Zubin Potok 9.76% 377
Qerkin Veseli Democratic League of Kosovo 6.71% 259

Zvečan
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Dragiša Milović SL 98.43% 5,394
Sladjana Pantović independent candidate 1.57% 86

Results of 2nd round
  Winner

Dragash
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Shaban Shabani Democratic Party of Kosovo 50.21% 5,648
Bexhet Xheladini Democratic League of Kosovo 49.79% 5,601

Gjakova
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Ardian Gjini Alliance for the Future of Kosovo 55.97% 20,796
Mimoza Kusari-Lila Vetëvendosje 44.03% 16,358

Gjilan
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Alban Hyseni Vetëvendosje 51.01% 21,800
Lutfi Haziri Democratic League of Kosovo 48.90% 20,865

Drenas
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Ramiz Lladrovci Democratic Party of Kosovo 54.16% 11,904
Driton Ajazi Demokratët për Drenasin 45.84% 10,076

Istog
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Ilir Ferati Democratic League of Kosovo 56.16% 9,700
Bekë Berisha Alliance for the Future of Kosovo 43.84% 7,573

Junik
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Ruzhdi Shehu Democratic League of Kosovo 53.80% 1,658
Agron Kuçi Alliance for the Future of Kosovo 46.20% 1,424

Kaçanik
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Besim Ilazi Democratic Party of Kosovo 53.91% 7,373
Jeton Raka Vetëvendosje 46.09% 6,304

Kamenicë
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Kadri Rahimaj Vetëvendosje 53.34% 8,248
Qëndron Kastrati Social Democratic Party 46.66% 7,248

Klina
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Zenun Elezaj Alliance for the Future of Kosovo 55.16% 7,974
Esat Raci Democratic Party of Kosovo 44.84% 6,483

Klokot
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Vladan Bogdanović SL 55.12% 1,029
Strahinja Spasić Gi Srpska Narodna Sloga 44,88% 838

Fushë Kosova
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Burim Berisha Democratic League of Kosovo 65.45% 7,978
Enver Bajçinca Vetëvendosje 34.55% 4,212

Malishevë
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Ekrem Kastrati NISMA 53.10% 10,572
Isni Kilaj Democratic Party of Kosovo 46.90% 9,337

Mamuša
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Abdülhadi Krasniç Turkish Democratic Party of Kosovo 63.19% 1,629
Arif Bütüç Kosova Adalet Türk Partisi 36.81% 949

Obilić
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Xhafer Gashi Iniciativa Qytetare për Obiliq 61.30% 6,522
Halil Thaçi Vetëvendosje 38.70% 4,117

Rahovec
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Smajl Latifi Alliance for the Future of Kosovo 65.19% 11,575
Visar Korenica Vetëvendosje 34.81% 6,180

Prishtina
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Përparim Rama Democratic League of Kosovo 50.98% 41,746
Arben Vitia Vetëvendosje 49.02% 40,143

Prizren
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Shaqir Totaj Democratic Party of Kosovo 50.93% 27,689
Mytaher Haskuka Vetëvendosje 49.07% 26,680

Podujevë
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Shpejtim Bulliqi Vetëvendosje 52.06% 20,788
Ekrem Hyseni Democratic League of Kosovo 47.94% 19,141

Shtime
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Qemajl Aliu Vetëvendosje 50.67% 7,029
Naim Ismajli Democratic Party of Kosovo 49.33% 6,844

Vitia
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Sokol Haliti Democratic League of Kosovo 51.44% 8,797
Arsim Ademi Vetëvendosje 48.56% 8,303

Vushtrria
Candidate for Major Party Result Votes
Ferit Idrizi Democratic Party of Kosovo 53.19% 13,414
Xhafer Tahiri Democratic League of Kosovo 46.81% 11,806

Opinion polls

Gjakova
Pollster Date LVV LDK AAK PDK Other Abstention Lead
Albanian Post 10 October 34.3 7.1 50.7 2.9 5.7 – 16.4
UBO Consulting 4–8 October 33.2 3.6 59.0 1.5 – 2.5 25.8

Gjilan
Pollster Date LVV LDK AAK PDK Other Abstention Lead
UBO Consulting 21–28 September 43.0 50.9 1.9 3.7 – 0.7 7.9

Istog
Pollster Date LVV LDK AAK PDK Other Abstention Lead
UBO Consulting 21–26 September 24.3 43.2 24.7 4.6 – – 18.5

Peja
Pollster Date LVV LDK AAK Other Abstention Lead
UBO Consulting 29 September–4 October 18.7 64.8 16.0 0.5 – 46.1

Prizren
Pollster Date LVV LDK AAK PDK Other Abstention Lead
Albanian Post 11 October 42.7 8.4 2.3 17.6 – 25.9 25.1

Vushtrria
Pollster Date LVV LDK AAK PDK Other Abstention Lead
UBO Consulting 27 September – 3 October 31.8 42.4 1.0 23.9 1 – 10.6

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