Ballot boxes close in Serbian election

Turnout in presidential, parliamentary, local elections was 50.82% as of 6.00 p.m., says election commission

By Talha Ozturk

BELGRADE, Serbia (AA) - Serbia on Sunday held elections to choose a new president, members of the country's 250-seat parliament, and local authorities.

Polling stations opened at 7 a.m. local time and closed at 8 p.m. (0500 to 1800GMT).

Besides the general elections, local elections were also held in 12 municipalities and two cities, including Belgrade.

The Republic Election Commission (REC) said that the turnout was 50.82 percent out of 6,502,307 registered voters by 6.00 p.m.

A total of 126 seats are needed for a majority in the assembly.

Meanwhile, eight candidates competed in the presidential election.

The presidential candidates are required to win more than 50% of the votes for a runoff not to be needed.

In the elections held in 2017, the turnout rate was 54.36 percent, or 3,655,365.

Current President Aleksandar Vucic had won the previous election with 55.08 percent of the votes in the first round.

Presidential terms in Serbia are five years.

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