A series of voting irregularities were reported throughout the day, including the abuse of state institutions and the police.

Police was very visible in Stip since the start of the voting. In a number of instances, it stopped opposition supporters in their cars. A photograph shared online shows the police questioning an opposition supporter who was driving with his children.

On the other hand, the police is ignoring openly visible activities to bribe voters, mainly in the poor, Roma parts of the city.