More than 10,000 diaspora ballots have been counted so far, and the Socialist Party (PS), led by Edi Rama, holds a commanding lead over other parties. According to preliminary data from the Central Election Commission, 10,056 envelopes out of a total 194,889 have been processed, reports Rks News.
The Socialist Party has secured 5,573 votes, accounting for 55.80% of the total counted so far. The Democratic Party and its allies come in second with 2,814 votes (28.17%).
The “Nisma Shqipëria Bëhet” coalition has received 811 votes (8.12%), followed by:
Partia Mundësia – 301 votes (3.01%)
Lëvizja Bashkë – 217 votes (2.17%)
Partia Socialdemokrate – 104 votes (1.04%)
Koalicioni Euroatlantik – 71 votes (0.71%)
Aleanca Kombëtare Shqiptare – 58 votes (0.58%)
Koalicioni Djathtas për Zhvillim – 22 votes
Lëvizja Atdheu – 15 votes
Aleanca Demokracia e Re – 1 vote
The counting process is ongoing, and these results are preliminary and subject to change as more votes are processed.