Run-off election in Croatia
Social democrats rejoice! Incumbent clearly wins
In Croatia, partial results from the state election commission have confirmed the re-election of incumbent President Zoran Milanović. After counting the votes in almost 75 percent of polling stations, the Social Democrat is in the lead with around 73.7 percent. His conservative challenger Dragan Primorac has 26.3 percent.
The post-election polls published immediately after the polling stations closed had already predicted a landslide victory for the favored incumbent with almost 78 percent, while the candidate of the ruling HDZ party came in at around 22 percent.
"Thank you"
Milanović's campaign staff erupted in jubilation when the exit polls were published. In an initial reaction, Milanović wrote on Facebook: "Thank you". The incumbent had already won the first round two weeks ago with 49.1 percent of the vote.
Victory as expected
Milanović's clear victory had been expected, but his high result still came as a surprise. No Croatian president has ever been elected to office with more than 70 percent. The election campaign was a walk in the park for him, according to political experts, alluding to the fact that the incumbent had been rather reserved during the election campaign. "Milanović didn't even take off his robe," Mate Mijić told the private broadcaster RTL.
A heavy blow for the prime minister
The incumbent's triumph is seen as a major blow for conservative Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and his HDZ. "This is a downfall for the HDZ, Milanović's tsunami has overwhelmed them", commented PR expert Krešimir Macan on the results of the exit polls to RTL.
Milanovic had been supported by the opposition Social Democrats and several smaller left-wing and liberal opposition parties.
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