Bosnia general election 2026 explained in maps and charts
Summary
Bosnia and Herzegovina will hold general elections on October 4, 2026, to choose government leaders at multiple levels and the three-member Presidency representing Bosniaks, Croats, and Serbs. New voting technology using biometric identification and ballot scanners aims to improve vote counting and transparency, but votes will still be cast on paper.Key Facts
- Bosnia is divided into two main areas: the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Republika Srpska, plus the Brčko District.
- Over 3.4 million people are eligible to vote in the October 4, 2026, general elections.
- New election technology will use biometric devices to identify voters and scanners to count ballots faster and more clearly while keeping paper ballots.
- The Presidency has three members: one Bosniak, one Croat, and one Serb, each elected from different regions based on ethnic majorities.
- Key candidates for the Bosniak Presidency seat include Denis Becirovic (SDP) and Bakir Izetbegovic (SDA).
- The Croat candidates include Darijana Filipovic (HDZ BiH) and others supported by various parties.
- The current Serb Presidency member, Zeljka Cvijanovic (SNSD), seeks re-election and is known for her close ties with Russia.
- Voters will also elect representatives for 14 different governments, including cantonal governments in the Federation.
- 75 political parties and four independent candidates are registered to participate in the elections.
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