The Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina (CIK BiH) is expected to adopt a Decision today on the call and holding of the General Elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2026.
The elections will be called for: the Presidency of BiH, the House of Representatives of the Parliamentary Assembly of BiH, the House of Representatives of the Parliament of the Federation of BiH, the National Assembly of Republika Srpska, for the President and Vice-Presidents of the RS, and for the 10 cantonal assemblies in the Federation of BiH.
A total of 518 election officials will be elected at the General Elections, which are expected to be held on Sunday, October 4.
One of the most significant innovations in the upcoming elections is the introduction of specific election technologies.
At today’s session, the Central Election Commission of BiH is expected to adopt the Instructions on the deadlines and sequence of election activities for direct elections for the General Elections in 2026, as well as the Decision on the closing of the Central Voters’ Register on May 6, 2026.
The Rulebook on the Conduct of the 2026 General Elections in BiH should also be adopted, as well as the Decision on the Appearance, Content, Properties and Characteristics of the Ballot for All Levels of Direct Elections in the 2026 General Elections.
