Skopje, 9 October 2025 (MIA) - Political parties, coalitions and independent candidates are set to continue Thursday their campaigns for the October 19 local elections in municipalities across the country.

The VMRO-DPMNE-led coalition will present its candidates in Zelenikovo, Ilinden, Centar and Kisela Voda, SDSM will hold rallies in Demir Kapija, Rosoman, Kavadarci and Negotino, while Levica is set to meet with the citizens of Rosoman and Kavadarci.

VMRO-DPMNE's Skopje mayor candidate Orce Gjorgjievski will hold a press conference in Centar, whereas National Alliance for Integration (NAI) Chair mayor candidate Bujar Osmani will also address the media.

The campaign ends on October 17, followed by a 24-hour silence ahead of Election Day. The mayoral runoff is slated for November 2.

Voting will take place in 3,480 polling stations across 80 municipalities and the City of Skopje, with 309 mayor candidates and 576 lists of candidates for council members are vying for a municipal seat. Twenty-two parties, 19 coalitions and 119 independent candidates are taking part in the elections.

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