Serbia is witnessing a high voter turnout as citizens participate in extraordinary parliamentary elections today, October 25, 2026. Polling stations across the country opened at 7 AM and are set to remain open until 8 PM. Reports indicate significant queues at many polling locations, with some areas experiencing lines forming even before the official opening time.

In Novi Sad, one of the notable locations, queues of up to 1,000 people were reported at various polling stations, including the Ivan Gundulić school and the Cultural Station Svilara. The city has a total of 345,932 registered voters. Similar scenes of long lines and early voter arrivals have been observed in other major cities such as Belgrade and Niš. In Belgrade’s Palilula municipality, voters were seen queuing up early, while in Niš, all 198 polling stations opened on time, accommodating 227,546 registered voters.

The atmosphere at these polling stations has been described as positive and orderly, with no significant incidents reported so far. In Kragujevac, voting commenced smoothly at the Medical School “Sestre Ninković,” where the head of the polling board, Jelena Strizović, confirmed that the process was proceeding without any issues. She noted that about fifty voters had cast their ballots within the first half-hour.

Voting is also taking place for Serbian citizens abroad, who are casting their votes at 93 polling stations across 37 countries. Reports from these international locations also mention long lines, indicating a strong turnout among the diaspora. A total of 102,147 citizens registered to vote outside Serbia.

The election involves 18 electoral lists vying for 250 seats in the National Assembly. Some of the prominent lists include “Aleksandar Vučić – United Serbia,” “Ivica Dačić – Factor of Stability,” and “European Serbia – Marinika Tepić – Zdravko Ponoš.” The total number of eligible voters in Serbia is 6,451,292, with voting taking place at 8,392 polling stations nationwide.

The Republic Election Commission (RIK) has announced plans to hold six press conferences throughout the election day to update the public on voter turnout and the election process. Additionally, the election is being monitored by 16,271 observers from 26 domestic and 57 international organizations, ensuring transparency and fairness in the electoral process.

As the day progresses, the focus remains on maintaining the peaceful and organized conduct observed so far, with election officials and observers closely monitoring the situation. The high turnout reflects significant public interest in the electoral process, as citizens exercise their democratic right to vote in shaping the future of Serbia’s political landscape.