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More than 1.6 million eligible voters will be able to vote in local elections
Slovenia🏛️ PoliticsCenter9/7/2026

More than 1.6 million eligible voters will be able to vote in local elections

The article reports on the upcoming local elections in Slovenia, noting that over 1.6 million eligible voters will participate. It outlines the timeline, including the start of voter registration procedures and the date of the election on November 15th. The article mentions that political parties and citizens can submit candidate lists, with specific requirements for the number of signatures needed. It also highlights that the new law, passed by a coalition with support from the Resica party, restricts voting rights to Slovenian citizens and EU nationals, excluding citizens of third countries. An opinion poll conducted by the Institute of Janez Evangelista Krecka shows that a majority of respondents supported the change, while a smaller percentage preferred the previous system allowing all residents with permanent residence to vote.

The number of eligible voters for regular local elections in Slovenia has been announced as 1,605,948. This figure was released by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Public Administration on September 7, 2026, following the publication of the decree on the scheduling of regular elections for municipal councils and mayors in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia, number 1143/2026, dated July 8, 2026. General voting at all polling stations nationwide will take place on Sunday, November 15, 2026. The day of the election announcement, which marks the start of the electoral period, is considered Monday, September 7, 2026. The ministry is required to publish the total number of eligible voters in the country, individual electoral units, and electoral districts, including local communities, on its website by the day of the election announcement. According to the ministry, there are currently 1,605,948 eligible voters in Slovenia. This number represents a slight decrease compared to the previous local elections in 2022, when there were 1,685,603 eligible voters on the start date of the electoral period. Candidates or candidate lists can be determined by political parties within municipalities, or individuals can submit them with the necessary number of signatures from voters. Signature collection for candidate support began today. To submit a candidacy, at least a percentage of voters in each electoral unit must provide signatures, with a minimum of 30 and a maximum of 1,000 signatures. Support can be given in person at the relevant administrative unit by completing the appropriate form. Local elections in November will mark the ninth such event since Slovenia’s independence. The first occurred in December 1994, when 147 new municipalities were established, and today there are 212. Mayors are elected using a majority system, while council elections follow a majority system unless the council has more than eleven members, in which case proportional representation applies. A law passed by a coalition supported by the Slovenian People's Party restricts voting rights to Slovenian citizens and EU nationals, excluding citizens of third countries. A survey conducted by the Institute of Janez Evangelista Krišper showed public opinion on this issue. In June, 59.8% of respondents agreed with limiting voting rights to Slovenian and EU citizens, while 39.1% believed the current rules should remain unchanged.

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Info360 logoInfo360IndependentCenterFactual 95Objective 909/7/2026
More than 1.6 million eligible voters will be able to vote in local elections

The article reports on the upcoming local elections in Slovenia, noting that over 1.6 million eligible voters will participate. It outlines the timeline, including the start of voter registration procedures and the date of the election on November 15th. The article mentions that political parties and citizens can submit candidate lists, with specific requirements for the number of signatures needed. It also highlights that the new law, passed by a coalition with support from the Resica party, restricts voting rights to Slovenian citizens and EU nationals, excluding citizens of third countries. An opinion poll conducted by the Institute of Janez Evangelista Krecka shows that a majority of respondents supported the change, while a smaller percentage preferred the previous system allowing all residents with permanent residence to vote.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about the electoral process and the legal changes regarding voter eligibility. While it discusses a politically sensitive issue (restricting voting rights), it does not take a clear ideological stance. The framing remains neutral, presenting both the current법

Why factuality (95): This article precisely matches the primary source document with the exact figure of 1,605,948 eligible voters. It also includes additional context such as the date of the election and details about candidate requirements, all of which are supported by the source.

Why objectivity (90): The article maintains a neutral tone, providing factual information without expressing personal opinions or favoring any particular political stance. It presents the data clearly and objectively.

Ljubljanske novice logoLjubljanske noviceIndependentCenterFactual 90Objective 859/7/2026
Number of voters entitled to vote in regular local elections is 1,605,948

The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Public Administration in Slovenia announced on September 7, 2026, that there are 1,605,948 eligible voters for the upcoming regular local elections, which will take place on November 15, 2026. This number was published in accordance with legal requirements, as mandated by the Law on Election and Referendum Campaigns. The figure represents a decrease compared to the previous local elections in 2022, when there were 1,685,603 registered voters. The data is available for individual municipalities, electoral units, and polling stations through an official link provided by the ministry.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information regarding voter registration numbers for upcoming local elections. It does not express any ideological stance or editorial opinion. The framing remains neutral, focusing solely on the announcement of statistical data and its comparison to past figures. There은

Why factuality (90): The article correctly states the number of eligible voters as 1,605,948 and references the official document from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. However, it adds some extra context about previous elections, which is not part of the primary source but is generally accurate.

Why objectivity (85): While mostly objective, the article briefly mentions past election figures, which could be seen as slightly more narrative than purely factual. However, this does not significantly affect the overall neutrality of the piece.

STA – Slovenska tiskovna agencija logoSTA – Slovenska tiskovna agencijaState / PublicCenterFactual: no official source document/info detectedObjective 909/7/2026
On municipal authorities in November

The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Public Administration has published the number of eligible voters for the November local elections. On today's election announcement day, which marks the start of the voting process, there are just over 1.6 million eligible voters across all municipalities.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about voter numbers without any apparent ideological framing, emphasis, or biased language. It simply reports the data released by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Public Administration, providing no interpretation or opinion.

Why factuality: no official source document/info detected

Why objectivity (90): The tone remains neutral and informative, presenting facts without bias or emotional language. The article focuses on delivering the essential information without taking sides or promoting any political agenda.

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