Skopje, 13 October 2025 (MIA) - Political parties, coalitions and independent candidates are set to continue Monday their campaigns for the October 19 local elections in municipalities across the country.

The VMRO-DPMNE-led coalition will present its candidates in Rosoman, Gradsko, Lozovo and Veles, SDSM will hold rallies in Bogdanci, Zrnovci, Cheshinovo-Obleshevo, Vinica and Kochani, while Levica is set to meet with the citizens of Kochani and Shtip.

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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