Bosnia's 2026 Election: Dodik's Shadow, Tech Glitches, and Youth Exodus
Bosnia and Herzegovina held its general election on October 4, 2026, with preliminary results pending. The vote featured new biometric identification and ballot scanning to combat fraud, though technical issues delayed voting at some stations. Milorad Dodik, banned from office, dominated the campaign despite not being a candidate. Voter turnout was lower than in 2022, and many young citizens remain disillusioned by ethnic nationalism and economic stagnation.