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Albanian preliminary election results show Socialists ahead - WTOP News


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  • TIRANA, Albania (AP)
  • Preliminary results in Albania's parliamentary election on Monday showed the ruling Socialist Party ahead, with voters supporting the country's uphill effort to join the

The preliminary results from Albania's parliamentary election indicate that the ruling Socialist Party, led by Prime Minister Edi Rama, is leading with approximately 48% of the vote, based on nearly 70% of the ballots counted. The main opposition, the Democratic Party, has secured around 40% of the votes. These elections are crucial as they will determine the 140 members of Parliament, who will then elect the president. The voting process was reported to be calm, with no major incidents, though there were some concerns about vote buying and pressure on voters. International observers are present to monitor the election's integrity.

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