Vranje Election: Low Turnout and Official Removed Amidst Irregularities

Vranje Election Irregularities Raise Concerns: Low Turnout and Ousted Official Vranje, Serbia – June 1st, 2025 – Concerns about the integrity of the election process are rising in Vranje, Serbia following reports of unusually low voter turnout and the removal of an election board official. A video posted online shows a polling station with significantly fewer voters than expected. The president of the election board at polling station 19 was removed from his post due to what observers described as a lack of transparency in reporting voter numbers. "The number of voters was far lower than anticipated," stated the removed election board president in an interview captured in the video. "There was no proper method of monitoring the turnout, which is why I was removed." The video highlights the lack of clear procedures for monitoring voter turnout and raises questions about the legitimacy of the election process in Vranje. The incident underscores the need for greater transparency and accountability in election management. Further investigation into the matter is expected.