The student-backed electoral list that defeated Aleksandar Vučić’s coalition in Serbia’s parliamentary elections also received overwhelming support from Serbian voters in New York, securing more than 95% of the ballots cast at the Serbian Consulate.
According to results reported by Serbian Times, the Student List received 1,394 votes, while the rival United Serbia list won 48 votes.
Of the 1,617 registered voters at the New York polling location, 1,464 cast their ballots, representing a turnout of 90.54%.
The figures highlight the participation of Serbia’s diaspora in an election that marked a major political shift in the country.
Strong Turnout Among Serbian Voters in New York
The reported results show that the Student List received 95.22% of votes cast, a decisive lead at the New York polling station.
The Serbian Consulate served as a voting location for eligible Serbian citizens living in the United States.
According to the report, no objections were recorded concerning the work of the election commission.
Serbian Consul General Vladimir Božović also commented on the voting process, emphasizing the consulate’s responsibility to provide professional services to all Serbian citizens.
Diaspora Vote Follows Political Change in Serbia
The results in New York came as Serbia’s parliamentary elections brought a reported victory for the student-backed movement following nearly two years of nationwide demonstrations.
The protests began after the November 2024 collapse of the railway station canopy in Novi Sad, which killed 16 people and prompted widespread demands for accountability.
The New York figures offer a glimpse into how Serbian voters abroad participated in the election, although they represent only one polling location and should not be interpreted as the overall result of the Serbian diaspora vote.
Additional Reporting Details
The original Serbian Times report also identifies the smaller lists’ results: Authentic Right received nine votes, other lists collectively received 12, and one ballot was invalid.
At the national level, Serbia’s Republic Electoral Commission reported that the Student List had received 52.54% of votes, compared with 39.29% for United Serbia, based on 8,077 of 8,392 polling stations processed as of the morning of October 26. The figures remained preliminary.
