Serbian Voters Abroad Face Long Journeys After Polling Stations Relocated
Serbian voters registered abroad are encountering significant travel difficulties in an upcoming election, as polling stations have been relocated far from their registered locations, requiring some individuals in Canada, for example, to travel thousands of miles. Critics suggest this move…
Philadelphia, PA, October 22, 2026 —
Serbian voters registered abroad are facing significant travel difficulties in an upcoming election after polling stations were relocated far from their registered locations. For some voters in Canada, the change may mean traveling thousands of miles to cast a ballot.
The reported relocations have drawn criticism from people who suggest that the move is intended to discourage expatriate voting. Their concern is that voters living abroad may be less supportive of incumbent Aleksandar Vucic, whose party is facing a close election against a youth-led movement.
The information available does not specify how many polling stations were moved, how many voters are affected, or which locations have been changed. It also does not identify the officials or institutions responsible for the relocations, or provide an official explanation for them.
The precise election date and the name of Vucic’s party were not provided. No polling figures or detailed information about the youth-led movement were included, so the reported closeness of the contest cannot be assessed further from the available details.
The allegations about the purpose of the relocations remain attributed to critics; no evidence establishing that intent was provided. The available information also does not describe any response from election officials or indicate whether alternative arrangements have been announced for voters who face long journeys.
For voters registered outside Serbia, the reported changes raise practical questions about access to polling places. However, without specific locations, official explanations or information about the number of affected voters, the scale and consequences of the relocations remain unclear.
Story summarized from the original created by BRANIMIR PIPAL on www.inquirer.com, see more information here.
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