By-elections in 5 municipalities/ Who are the 13 candidates running?

Today, mayoral by-elections are taking place in 5 municipalities across the country.

Elections are held in the municipalities of: Vlorë, Berat, Cërrik, Mat and Tepelena.

13 candidates are running in the November 9 elections, including names associated with political entities, but also independent candidates. 

Ranking of candidates by municipality:

For the Municipality of Vlora:

Brunilda Mersini (SP)

Dionis Sota (independent)

Gjergji Nika (independent)

For the Municipality of Berat:

Ervin Ceca (SP)

Pavlo Shkarpa (independent)

For the Municipality of Cërrik:

Eligert Hima (Albania Becomes Movement)

Amarildo Hoxha (independent)

Florenc Doka (PS)

For the Municipality of Mat:

Altin Bojni (PS)

Eduart Brahilika (independent)

Suzana Pasha (independent)

For the Municipality of Tepelena:

Gabriel Guma (independent)

Gramos Sako (PS)

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