Holtzapple urges BiH citizens to vote: The choice is yours, make your voice heard

In a message to citizens, Holtzapple stressed that voters should inform themselves, make their own decisions and cast their ballots freely.

"I encourage all eligible citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina to exercise their democratic right and go out and vote. The choice is yours. Inform yourself, make your own decision and cast your ballot freely," Holtzapple said.

He emphasized that every citizen has the right to make their own choice.

"Whatever your choice, make your voice heard. On Election Day – vote," the Head of the OSCE Mission to BiH concluded.

More than 3.4 million registered voters

According to the Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina (CEC BiH), 3,408,517 voters are registered for Sunday's General Elections. Polling stations will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m., and voters must present a valid BiH identity card, driver's licence or passport.

Citizens will elect members of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the House of Representatives of the BiH Parliamentary Assembly. They will also vote for the House of Representatives of the Parliament of the Federation of BiH, the President and Vice-Presidents of Republika Srpska, the National Assembly of Republika Srpska and cantonal assemblies in the Federation of BiH. A total of 518 office holders will be elected from among 7,028 certified candidates.

A total of 5,569 polling stations have been established across the country, while voting will also take place at 20 BiH diplomatic and consular missions in 13 countries. Around 48,000 voters are registered to vote from abroad.

Sunday's vote will also mark the first elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina to use biometric voter identification, ballot scanners and rapid transmission of election results.