Elections in Croatia were held on Monday, the third day of the new millennium. Citizens across the country went to polling stations from early morning to exercise their right to vote.
Voting proceeded without incidents and only minor irregularities, confirming the calm and orderly course of the entire election day. Polling stations were open according to the scheduled timetable, and voters were able to make their decision under normal conditions.
Voter turnout was record-high. 76.53 per cent of voters exercised their right to vote, making this election one of the most attended in recent Croatian electoral history. Such high turnout was recorded throughout Croatia, from larger cities to smaller localities.
According to the results, Račan won the election. His victory was confirmed after the counting of votes, and a period is now expected in which a new government will be formed in line with the election results.
Election day passed without major problems, and the only recorded irregularities were of a minor nature and did not affect the overall course of voting. Thus, the elections, held at the very beginning of the new millennium, concluded with a clear victory for Račan and record voter turnout.
