VMRO-DPMNE declared victory in the first round of mayoral candidates and party councils.
The opposition party won in the first round in: Jagunovce, Mogila, Sopishte, Gradsko, Petrovec, Vinica, Karbinci, Zrnovci, Ilinden, Bosilovo, Novaci, Sveti Nikole and Kratovo.
The VMRO-DPMNE candidates have a lead over their opponents in all of the remaining municipalities.
The party announces a convincing lead in Shtip, Radovish, Aerodrom, Gazi Baba, Prilep and other municipalities.