The United States again expressed regret that Serbian parties did not participate in the local elections in northern Kosovo, which were held on April 23.

According to the preliminary results, the “Levizja VetVendosje” (LVV) won the race for mayor in North Mitrovica and Leposaviq, while the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) won in Zveçan and Zubin Potok. In addition to the contests for the new mayors, the citizens also voted for the election of the new composition of the municipal assemblies in Leposaviq and Zveçan.

“We support a diverse, inclusive and multi-ethnic democracy in Kosovo and the elections that support it. Unfortunately all parties used their democratic right to participate in today’s elections. Participation in elections helps ensure that leaders are representative of the population they serve. Voting is an important freedom of democratic societies”, it was said in the announcement of the American Embassy in Pristina.

Serb List – the main party of Serbs in Kosovo – did not participate in the elections and called for a boycott of the election process.