# Bosnia Awaits Election Results

> Bosnia's election results remain unclear as pro-Russian politician Dodik dominates the race despite being banned from office.
- Title: Bosnia Awaits Election Results · euronews | Shortify
- Summary: Bosnia's election results remain unclear as pro-Russian politician Dodik dominates the race despite being banned from office. Bosnia awaits final election…
- Keywords: bosnia, election, milorad dodik, republika srpska, balkans, election commission, news, world, politics, Awaits, Results, euronews
- Source: euronews — https://euronews.com/2026/10/04/bosnia-votes-as-pro-russian-politician-looms-large-over-race-and-a-stalled-eu-bid-dominate
- Author: Jeremiah Fisayo-Bambi
- Published: 2026-10-04T06:53:37+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bosnia, election, milorad dodik, republika srpska, eu, balkans, election commission, news, world, politics
## Election Results Unclear
Polls closed Sunday in Bosnia's general election with preliminary results still unclear.
## 3.4 Million Eligible Voters
3.4 million eligible voters chose three members of the multi-ethnic presidency and national lawmakers.
## Digital Voting Delays
Voting delayed at several polling places due to new digital voting technology issues.
## Election Security Measures
Authorities used electronic voter identification and ballot scanning to curb irregularities and manipulation.
## Milorad Dodik Dominates
Pro-Russian politician Milorad Dodik, banned from public office, dominates the race despite not being on the ballot.
## Dodik's 'Dead Country' Statement
Dodik declared Bosnia 'dead' and 'an impossible country' at a rally in Banja Luka.

> Bosnia is 'dead' and 'an impossible country'
## Ethnic Tensions Rise
Bosnian Serb leaders push for Republika Srpska to break away, raising Western fears of renewed instability.
## Key takeaway

Bosnia awaits final election results after delays in voting and pro-Russian politician Milorad Dodik, banned from public office, dominates the race.