The counting of 74 ballot boxes in Kukes has finished, reports journalist Erneta Shevroja. Albert Halilaj of the Socialist Party announces the victory with 13,026 votes against the opposition rival, the candidate of the ‘Together We Win’ coalition, Emri Vata, who received 7,429 votes.
The socialist candidate triumphs with 5597 votes difference from his opponent Vata. Halilaj has also exceeded the result of Safet Gjici on May 14, receiving 1403 more votes.
Earlier, while the last two boxes were being counted, Halilaj said in a statement to ABC News that he thanked the citizens of Kukses for their trust.
“I thank all the citizens for the culture they showed, I promise the vote of confidence that I will represent them decently during four years with work, care and presence next to every citizen.
I am from the area of Kukes, I have worked for years in the administration, I am a simple person, without party affiliation I will be by the side of every resident of Kukës. The first promise I make to him is my presence regarding infrastructure investments. Rama government will be present in every corner of Kukes to improve any problems related to infrastructure.
I have a number of projects to help Kukes regarding unemployment, to develop tourism, to give another promotion to the neglected Kukës,” he emphasized./abcnews.al
