In biggest election surprise, Koper faced with mayoral run-off

Koper, 19 November - Boris Popovič, who has had a comfortable tenure in the Koper mayoral office since 2002, will have to put in additional effort to convince the residents of the largest coastal municipality. In a tight race, his main challenger Aleš Bržan, an independent, managed to force a run-off.

Koper Campaign headquarters of mayoral candidate Aleš Bržan. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Koper
Campaign headquarters of mayoral candidate Aleš Bržan.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Koper The incumbent mayor of Koper, Boris Popovič, awaiting results of the mayoral election in his campaign headquarters. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Koper
The incumbent mayor of Koper, Boris Popovič, awaiting results of the mayoral election in his campaign headquarters.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Koper Campaign headquarters of mayoral candidate Aleš Bržan. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Koper
Campaign headquarters of mayoral candidate Aleš Bržan.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Koper Campaign headquarters of mayoral candidate Aleš Bržan. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Koper
Campaign headquarters of mayoral candidate Aleš Bržan.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Koper Campaign headquarters of mayoral candidate Aleš Bržan. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Koper
Campaign headquarters of mayoral candidate Aleš Bržan.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Koper Campaign headquarters of mayoral candidate Aleš Bržan. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Koper
Campaign headquarters of mayoral candidate Aleš Bržan.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Koper Campaign headquarters of mayoral candidate Aleš Bržan. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Koper
Campaign headquarters of mayoral candidate Aleš Bržan.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Koper Campaign headquarters of mayoral candidate Aleš Bržan. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Koper
Campaign headquarters of mayoral candidate Aleš Bržan.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Koper Campaign headquarters of mayoral candidate Aleš Bržan. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Koper
Campaign headquarters of mayoral candidate Aleš Bržan.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Koper Campaign headquarters of mayoral candidate Aleš Bržan. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Koper
Campaign headquarters of mayoral candidate Aleš Bržan.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Koper Campaign headquarters of mayoral candidate Aleš Bržan. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Koper
Campaign headquarters of mayoral candidate Aleš Bržan.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Koper Aleš Bržan, the challenger of Koper Mayor Boris Popovič, who is according to unofficial results seven votes ahead of the mayor. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA File photo

Koper
Aleš Bržan, the challenger of Koper Mayor Boris Popovič, who is according to unofficial results seven votes ahead of the mayor.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA
File photo

Koper Campaign headquarters of mayoral candidate Aleš Bržan. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Koper
Campaign headquarters of mayoral candidate Aleš Bržan.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Koper Campaign headquarters of mayoral candidate Aleš Bržan. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Koper
Campaign headquarters of mayoral candidate Aleš Bržan.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Koper Campaign headquarters of mayoral candidate Aleš Bržan. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Koper
Campaign headquarters of mayoral candidate Aleš Bržan.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Koper Campaign headquarters of mayoral candidate Aleš Bržan. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Koper
Campaign headquarters of mayoral candidate Aleš Bržan.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Koper Campaign headquarters of mayoral candidate Aleš Bržan. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Koper
Campaign headquarters of mayoral candidate Aleš Bržan.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Koper The incumbent mayor of Koper, Boris Popovič, awaiting results of the mayoral election in his campaign headquarters. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Koper
The incumbent mayor of Koper, Boris Popovič, awaiting results of the mayoral election in his campaign headquarters.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Koper Campaign headquarters of the incumbent mayor of Koper, Boris Popovič. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Koper
Campaign headquarters of the incumbent mayor of Koper, Boris Popovič.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Koper The incumbent mayor of Koper, Boris Popovič, speaks to the press at campaign headquarters. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Koper
The incumbent mayor of Koper, Boris Popovič, speaks to the press at campaign headquarters.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Koper The incumbent mayor of Koper, Boris Popovič, awaiting results of the mayoral election in his campaign headquarters. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Koper
The incumbent mayor of Koper, Boris Popovič, awaiting results of the mayoral election in his campaign headquarters.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Koper The incumbent mayor of Koper, Boris Popovič, awaiting results of the mayoral election in his campaign headquarters. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Koper
The incumbent mayor of Koper, Boris Popovič, awaiting results of the mayoral election in his campaign headquarters.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Koper The incumbent mayor of Koper, Boris Popovič, awaiting results of the mayoral election in his campaign headquarters. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Koper
The incumbent mayor of Koper, Boris Popovič, awaiting results of the mayoral election in his campaign headquarters.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Koper Campaign headquarters of the incumbent mayor of Koper, Boris Popovič. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Koper
Campaign headquarters of the incumbent mayor of Koper, Boris Popovič.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Koper Campaign headquarters of the incumbent mayor of Koper, Boris Popovič. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Koper
Campaign headquarters of the incumbent mayor of Koper, Boris Popovič.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Koper Campaign headquarters of the incumbent mayor of Koper, Boris Popovič. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Koper
Campaign headquarters of the incumbent mayor of Koper, Boris Popovič.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Koper Campaign headquarters of the incumbent mayor of Koper, Boris Popovič. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Koper
Campaign headquarters of the incumbent mayor of Koper, Boris Popovič.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Koper Campaign headquarters of the incumbent mayor of Koper, Boris Popovič. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Koper
Campaign headquarters of the incumbent mayor of Koper, Boris Popovič.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

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