SBiH criticizes election commission over planned ballot changes
The Party for Bosnia and Herzegovina has challenged the election commission's decision to list only candidate numbers rather than names on 2026 ballots.
The Party for Bosnia and Herzegovina (SBiH) has raised concerns regarding a decision by the Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina (CEC BiH) ahead of the 2026 general elections. The election authority intends to omit candidates' first and last names from parliamentary ballots, displaying only identification numbers instead.
In a public statement, SBiH argued that the election commission is not authorized to alter the nation's Election Law through internal bylaws. The party warned that substituting numbers for candidate names creates legal uncertainties and practical difficulties for voters. SBiH called for a reconsideration of the administrative decision to maintain transparency and uphold regulatory standards in the electoral process.
Sources: FENA