In the recent local elections in a municipality in Croatia, an unprecedented phenomenon occurred. The only candidate who ran was elected as a member of the municipal assembly, and that with just one vote. That single vote was the vote the candidate gave himself.
Milorad Mihanović, of Roma ethnicity, ran for a seat on the Municipal Assembly of the Municipality of Mursko Srediske. According to Croatian media, he had previously called on his compatriots to boycott the elections. In the end, only 4 out of 270 registered voters cast their votes. But 3 ballots were invalid. Mihanović's own vote, who had voted for himself, decided the outcome.
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Letter to the Reader — Why We're Asking for Your Support ContributeThese votes were organized after the May elections failed to ensure adequate representation of national minorities in the Municipal Assembly of this electoral unit.
The Croatian Election Commission has said that this is a special case, unprecedented so far, they do not know if it has happened anywhere in the world, but that everything appears to be legal and in accordance with the Election Law.
Milorad Mihanovic has said that as the winner of these elections, he will be committed to the education of his compatriots and the creation of jobs.
Prepared by: AP