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2025 Albanian parliamentary election

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2025 Albanian parliamentary election
Albania
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All 140 seats in Parliament
71 seats needed for a majority
Party Leader Current seats
PS Edi Rama 76
PD – ASHM[a] Sali Berisha 50
DZh[b] Dashamir Shehi 5
KEA Endri Hasa 4
PSD Tom Doshi 3
PM Agron Shehaj 1
Independent – 1
Map of the election results
Incumbent Prime Minister
Edi Rama
PS

Parliamentary elections are scheduled to be held in Albania on 11 May 2025 to elect the 140 members of Parliament of Albania.

Background

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In the 2021 parliamentary elections the Socialist Party (PS) won 74 of the 140 seats in the parliament, resulting in Edi Rama being re-elected as Prime Minister. The PD-AN alliance, led by the centre-right Democrats, increased their seat-share from 43 to 59 seats. However 9 out of the 59 seats went to smaller parties that ran within the Democratic Party coalition.

During the same period, President Ilir Meta faced widespread allegations of violating the constitution, particularly in his intervention in the electoral process and the overt partisan stance against the PS he adopted during the 2021 elections.[1] In June 2021, the parliament initiated impeachment proceedings against Meta, accusing him of undermining the neutrality of the presidency.[2] However, in February 2022, the constitutional court ruled that Meta's actions did not constitute a violation of the constitution.[3][4]

Electoral system

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The electoral system of Albania is constructed upon the principles defined in the constitution and the electoral code. As a parliamentary republic, Albania implements a regional proportional representation method that allocates seats in the parliament according to the proportion of votes garnered by political parties in a multi-party system.[5][6][7] The parliament is composed of 140 representatives with a term of four years.[6] The constitution codifies substantial democratic principles, stipulating that voting rights are equal, free, and conducted through secret ballot.[8][9] All citizens of Albania, upon reaching the age of 18 and have not been deprived of voting rights, are permitted to participate in elections.[10] The electoral code also establishes comprehensive procedures for voter registration, ensuring that all eligible citizens can participate fully in the process. The allocation of representatives in the parliament is integrated on population size within 12 electoral districts, which correspond to the administrative regions of Albania.[7] To ensure proportional representation, the d'Hondt method is employed for seat distribution to parties, contingent upon an electoral threshold of 1%.[7] Nationally, each party is required to run 46 candidates in the closed lists and 140 candidates in the open lists. For example, if a party wins 15 seats in Tirana, the candidates elected in the Parliament would be the 12 candidates from the closed lists and the 3 most voted candidates from the open lists.

# County 2024 population[11] Seats Ch.
1 Berat 140,956 7 Steady
2 Dibër 107,178 5 Steady
3 Durrës 226,863 14 Steady
4 Elbasan 232,580 14 Steady
5 Fier 240,377 16 Steady
6 Gjirokastër 60,013 4 Steady
7 Korçë 173,091 10 Decrease 1
8 Kukës 61,998 3 Steady
9 Lezhë 99,384 7 Steady
10 Shkodër 154,479 11 Steady
11 Tirana 758,513 37 Increase 1
12 Vlorë 146,681 12 Steady

Election date

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According to the constitution, parliamentary elections in Albania are required to be conducted no later than 60 days and no earlier than 30 days prior to the expiration of the parliament's mandate.[6] On 11 October 2024, the commissioner Ilirjan Celibashi of the Komisioni Qendror i Zgjedhjeve (KQZ) recommended the period between 20 April and 11 May 2025, as the most appropriate timeframe for the upcoming parliamentary elections.[12] On 11 November 2024, President Bajram Begaj procedurally initiated consultations to determine the election date for the elections, inviting representatives from the Coalition for Reforms, Integration, and Consolidated Institutions (KRIIK) to the Presidenca.[13] Following on 19 November, Begaj held the first round of consultations with leaders of smaller opposition parties, who proposed 4 May as the most suitable election date.[14][15] This suggestion was made in light of the anticipated European Political Community Summit in Tirana on 9 May, with leaders arguing that holding elections before the summit would prevent potential electoral manipulation.[15] Begaj described the consultations as the beginning of a transparent and constructive electoral process.[15] He emphasised that the decision regarding the election date should be based on the best interests of voters, following a balanced, open debate with input from a wide range of political and institutional actors.[16] The Democratic Party declined to participate in consultations with President Begaj.[17] The Freedom Party accepted the invitation, with Tedi Blushi and Erisa Xhixho requesting that the President decree any election date permitted by the Electoral Code, except the one proposed by Taulant Balla of the Socialist Party.[17] Basha refrained from proposing a specific date but emphasised that the primary focus should be on election standards rather than the date itself.[17] On 25 November, President Begaj concluded the consultation process and highlighted the importance of the process, stating that the discussions were guided by the best interests of the voters rather than narrow political calculations.[18][19] Conclusively, on 5 December, Begaj announced that the 2025 elections would be scheduled for 11 May 2025.[20][21]

Amendments

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On 26 July 2024, the parliament approved the amendments to the new electoral code, which included provisions for diaspora voting and the allocation of mandates.[22] A significant focus centered on the formula employed for candidate lists, which was no longer entirely open; instead, one-third was designated as closed and subject to the discretion of the party leader, thereby exempting it from preferential voting. Furthermore, the new regulations stipulated that one out of every three candidates elected from the open list was required to be a woman, thereby reflecting a commitment to enhancing gender representation within the electoral framework.[22]

On 7 December 2024, the KQZ approved the allocation of electoral mandates and the creation of 93 electoral administration zones (ZAZ) for the 2025 elections.[23] Municipalities with over 80,000 voters were divided into multiple ZAZs.[23] The KQZ also finalized the mandate distribution, with Tirana set to elect 37 deputies, while Korça's representation will decrease to 10 due to the loss of one mandate.[23][24][25]

In preparation for the 2025 elections, the KQZ introduced the PER application to facilitate the registration and voting of Albanian emigrants abroad.[26] This initiative aims to ensure diaspora participation in the electoral process, with registration scheduled from 11 January to 11 March.[26] To register, emigrants must provide a valid passport and a document verifying their residential address.[26] The PER app, available for download on both mobile devices and computers, will serve as the sole method for voting from abroad.[26] Once registered, emigrants will be removed from the domestic voter list, and by 11 May, a separate list of overseas voters will be finalised.[26]

Parliamentary parties

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See also: List of political parties in Albania

As of the electoral code, a parliamentary party is defined as a political organisation that has achieved representation in the parliament by obtaining a minimum of one seat in the most recent electoral contest.[27] Subsequent to the 2021 parliamentary election, the PS obtained 74 of the 140 seats, emerging as the majority party.[28][29] The PD–AN secured 59 seats, while LSI acquired 4 seats and the PSD attained 3 seats.[28]

The table below lists the parties represented in the 31st Kuvendi that was elected in 2021.

Name Ideology Position Leader 2021 result Ref.
Votes (%) Seats
PS Socialist Party of Albania
Partia Socialiste e Shqipërisë 		Social democracy Centre-left Edi Rama 48.67
74 / 140
[28]
PD–AN Democratic Party–Alliance for Change
Partia Demokratike–Aleanca për Ndryshim 		Liberal conservatism Centre-right Lulzim Basha 39.43
59 / 140
[28]
LSI Socialist Movement for Integration
Lëvizja Socialiste për Integrim 		Social democracy Centre-left Monika Kryemadhi 6.81
4 / 140
[28]
PSD Social Democratic Party of Albania
Partia Socialdemokrate e Shqipërisë 		Social democracy Centre-left Tom Doshi 2.25
3 / 140
[28]

Parties and coalitions

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According to the electoral code, each political party is mandated to submit a registration request to the CEC no later than 70 days prior to the scheduled election date.[30] This request must comprehensively contain several critical components, including the identity of the party chair authorised to present candidates, the official name and acronym of the party, a specimen of the official stamp, and the contact information for both the finance officer and communication officer.[30] Registered political parties have the option to form coalitions, which must also be registered with the KQZ at least 60 days before the election.[31] A political party that is part of a coalition is restricted from engaging in another coalition or presenting candidates independently.[31] The coalition is required to designate a leading party, which assumes the responsibility for fulfilling the legal obligations formed in the electoral code, and to document inter-party relations in a formal coalition agreement submitted to the KQZ.[31] It is essential that both political parties and coalitions submit a multi-name list of candidates for the parliament election no later than 50 days prior to the election.[32]

In June 2024, Lulzim Basha, the former leader of the Democratic Party, established a new faction titled, the Democratic Party–Euroatlantic Democrats, following internal conflicts regarding the ownership of the party's official seal.[33][34] By November 2024, Basha revealed that he was engaged in advanced discussions with Endri Shabani of Nisma Thurje to explore potential electoral cooperation.[35] However, Shabani publicly rejected the possibility of such an alliance, asserting that a cooperation with Basha or his faction was "zero".[36]

On 24 September 2024, representatives of the Democratic Party initiated consultations with allies for the upcoming elections, with Ilir Meta of the Freedom Party being the first to meet.[37] Meta did not take a clear stance on whether to run on a joint electoral list or separately, but expressed a preference for using his own party's logo.[37] On 14 November 2024, the party's leader Sali Berisha, who was placed under house arrest since December 2023, addressed concerns about Meta's involvement in the electoral list for the elections, despite Meta's imprisonment in October 2024.[38] Berisha underscored that Meta, who is according to him incarcerated without a clear charge, would be included in the electoral list if his party joined the coalition.[38]

As of 5 March 2025, CEC has registered 53 political parties and 3 coalitions. In order to be in the ballot, parties should either have MPs in the current parliament or have 5,000 signatures, while coalitions should either have MPs in the current parliament or have 7,000 signatures.

The table below lists the parties which have registered in CEC for the next election and have qualified for ballot access.[39]

List Party or Coalition Leader Ideology Position
1 PD – ASHM Democratic Party – Alliance for a Great Albania
Partia Demokratike – Aleanca për Shqipërinë Madhështore
Composition
 Sali Berisha Pro-Europeanism
Conservatism
Albanian nationalism
Right-wing populism
Minority interests 		Centre-right
to far-right
2 LB Together Movement
Lëvizja Bashkë 		Arlind Qori Democratic socialism
Left-wing populism 		Left-wing
3 LA Homeland Movement
Lëvizja Atdheu 		Kreshnik Osmani Right-wing populism Right-wing
to far-right
4 KEA Euroatlantic Coalition
Koalicioni "Euro-Atlantike" 		Endri Hasa Liberal conservatism Center-right
5 PS Socialist Party of Albania
Partia Socialiste e Shqipërisë
Composition
 Edi Rama Social democracy
Third Way 		Center-left
6 NSHB Albania Becomes Initiative Coalition
Koalicioni "Nisma Shqipëria Bëhet"
Composition
 Adriatik Lapaj Centrism
Populism 		Center
Big tent
7 AKSH Albanian National Alliance
Aleanca Kombëtare Shqiptare 		Elena Kocaqi Civic nationalism
Populism 		Big-tent
8 ADR New Democracy Alliance Party
Partia Aleanca Demokracia e Re 		Edmond Stojku Social liberalism Center-left
9 DZH Right for Development Coalition
Koalicioni "Djathtas për Zhvillim"
Composition
 Dashamir Shehi Liberal conservatism Center-right
10 PM Opportunity Party
Partia Mundësia 		Agron Shehaj Liberal conservatism Centre-right
11 PSD Social Democratic Party of Albania
Partia Socialdemokrate e Shqipërisë 		Tom Doshi Social democracy Center-left

Campaign

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Election campaigns in Albania are regulated to initiate 30 days before the scheduled election date and must conclude 24 hours prior to voting.[40] The day preceding and election day are designated as periods of electoral silence, during which all campaigning is prohibited.[40]

For the first time in history, the Albanian diaspora is able to vote through mail. As result, political parties have extended their campaign rallies to other countries, especially in Italy and Greece where there is a higher number of Albanian citizens residing. As of 28 February 2025, as 250,000 voters have registered to vote from overseas.

TikTok ban

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On 21 December 2024, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama announced that TikTok would be banned in Albania for at least one year, starting from the beginning of 2025. Rama cited the death of a teenager in a brawl linked to a conflict on TikTok and concerns over social media promoting youth violence. Alongside this ban, the Albanian government plans to initiate educational programs for students and parents.[41]

On 13 March 2025, the Electronic and Postal Communications Authority (AKEP) and the National Cybersecurity Authority (AKSK), per the decisions released by the Albanian government, instructed all internet service providers in Albania to block TikTok's IPs, DNS resolution, and Server Name Indications, as well as ByteDance's IP addresses.[42]

Opposition leader Sali Berisha criticized the ban, arguing it would hinder their ability to run online campaigns ahead of the elections. Hundreds of Democrat protesters gathered in front of the Kryeministria building on 15 March 2025 to protest the ban.[43] Arlind Qori, leader of Together Movement, considered the ban as an act of censorship.[44]

Main parties' slogans

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Party Original slogan English translation Ref.
Socialist Party Shqipëria 2030 në BE, vetëm me Edin dhe PS "2030 Albania in EU, only with Edi (Rama) and PS" [45]
Democratic Party Shqipëria Madhështore "Great Albania" [46]
Euroatlantic Democrats Shqipëria meriton më shumë "Albania deserves more" [47]
Together Movement E reja po lind "The new is being born" [48]
Opportunity Party Për një Shqipëri ku ia del me punë "For an Albania where you can achieve with work" [49]
Albania Becomes Initiative Shqipëria vlen më shumë se partia "Albania is worth more than the party" [50]

Observers

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The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe will deploy 338 officials led by Lamberto Zannier to monitor the election.[51]

Members of the Kuvendi standing down

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Name Party County Elected since Ref.
Helidon Bushati PD Shkodër County 2013 [52]
Kasem Mahmutaj PD Berat County 2021 [52]
Eralda Bano PD Fier County 2021 [52]
Emilja Koliqi PD Shkodër County 2021 [52]
Ferdinand Xhaferraj PD Durrës County 2021 [52]
Lefter Gështenja PD Elbasan County 2021 [52]
Zheni Gjergji PD Elbasan County 2021 [52]
Orjela Nebilaj PD Tirana County 2022 [52]
Ilda Dhori PD Fier County 2021 [52]
Dashnor Sula PD Elbasan County 2005 [52]
Sorina Koti PD Korçë County 2021 [52]
Nasip Naço PS Berat County 2009 [53]
Petro Koçi PS Fier County 2005 [53]
Klevis Xhoxhi PS Elbasan County 2021 [53]
Agron Çela PS Shkodër County 2013 [53]
Luljeta Bozo PS Tirana County 2021 [53]
Lavdrim Krashi PS Dibër County 2021 [53]
Ilir Metaj PS Vlorë County 2021 [53]
Gerta Duraku PS Kukës County 2021 [53]
Eduard Ndreca PS Lezhë County 2021 [53]
Niko Kuri PS Vlorë County 2021 [53]
Anduel Tahiraj PS Vlorë County 2021 [53]
Paulin Sterkaj PS Shkodër County 2005 [53]
Shpresa Marnoj PS Lezhë County 2021 [53]
Laert Duraj PS Gjirokastër County 2021 [53]
Baftjar Zeqaj PS Fier County 2021 [53]
Mirela Pitushi PS Fier County 2021 [53]
Ismet Beqiraj PS Fier County 2017 [53]
Lindita Buxheli PS Fier County 2017 [53]
Tatiana Piro PS Fier County 2017 [53]
Ilir Topi PS Korçë County 2021 [53]
Bardhyl Kollçaku PS Berat County 2021 [53]
Pranvera Resulaj PS Vlorë County 2021 [53]
Teuta Ramaj PS Vlorë County 2021 [53]
Agron Duka PAA Durrës County 2013
Monika Kryemadhi PL Fier County 2013
Petrit Vasili PL Tirana County 2013
Flutura Açka DJATHTAS Elbasan County 2021

Opinion polls

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Nationwide

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Polling firm Date Sample PS Alliance for a Great Albania PSD Albania Becomes Initiative PM LB KEA DZh Others

Lead

PD PDIU PL NTH LSHB
MRB-Hellas + SyriTv 7 May 1,200 38.5% 44.7% 6.1% 4.5% 5.0% 1.1% 0.9% – 0.4% 6.4%
Piepoli Italy + Report TV 5 May 1,200 48.4%
75 		35.4%
54 		2.0%
1 		7.6%
7 		4.8%
3 		1.4%
0 		0.1%
0 		0.1%
0 		0.2% 13.0%
McLaughlin + Top Channel Albania 14–24 April 1,200 48.9% 34.4% 2.9% 4.2% 5.0% 1.1% 0.9% – 0.4% 14.5%
Angi Ricerche + ABC News Albania 19–22 April 3,000 51.1% 36.8% 2.5% 7.6% 5.4% 2.0% 1.1% – 0.9% 14.3%
Notosondaggi + News24 Albania 15–22 April 2,000 45.5% 36.0% 2.0% 5.5% 6.5% 2.0% 1.0% 0.5% 1.0% 9.5%
MRB-Hellas + Euronews Albania 10–21 April 1,600 47.9% 33.7% 0.7% 6.7% 6.3% 2.4% 0.8% 0.6% 1.0% 14.2%
Angi Ricerche + ABC News Albania 17–20 April 6,000 48.9% 35.1% 1.9% 6.4% 4.8% 1.6% 0.7% – 0.6% 13.8%
Piepoli Italy + Report TV 10–15 April 1,200 48.0% 35.0% 2.0% 8.0% 4.5% 1.5% 0.75% 0.25% 0.25% 13.0%
Notosondaggi + News24 Albania 11–13 April 2,005 46.0% 35.0% 2.5% 5.0% 6.5% 1.5% 2.0% 1.0% 0.5% 11.0%
Piepoli Italy + Report TV 3–8 April 1,000 48.5% 35.0% 1.0% 7.5% 5.0% 2.0% 0.75% 0.25% – 13.5%
MRB-Hellas + Euronews Albania 22 March–3 April 1,600 46.9% 34.7% 1.2% 7.7% 5.1% 2.1% 1.3% – 1.0% 12.2%
Piepoli Italy + Report TV 20–25 March 1,000 48.5% 37.0% 1.5% 8.5% 3.5% 1.0% 0.25% 0.25% – 11.5%
Piepoli Italy + Report TV 13 March 1,000 48.5% 37.0% 2.0% 7.5% 3.0% 1.5% 0.25% 0.25% – 11.5%
McLaughlin + Top Channel Albania 25–30 February 1,200 49.2% 35.7% – – 1.2% 0.2% 6.8% 1.6% 0.9% 0.7% – 0.3% 13.5%
MRB-Hellas + Euronews Albania 15–25 February 1,600 48.3% 34.3% – 1.7% – – 6.3% 4.8% 2.5% – – 2.1% 14%
MRB-Hellas + Euronews Albania 15–30 January 1,600 50.1% 30.8% – 1.7% – – 7.9% 3.8% 2.7% – – 3.0% 19.3%
Eduard Zaloshnja + Report TV 17 October 2024 1,860 50.3% 30.2% 1.0% 1.5% 1.0% 1.7% 6.8% 3.1% 1.0% 0.7% 0.9% 2.1% 20.1%
2021 election 25 April 2021 1,578,117 48.67% 39.43% 6.81% 2.25% 0.65%  –  –  – – – 2.84% 9.24%

Tirana

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Polling firm Date Sample PS Alliance for a Great Albania PSD Albania Becomes Initiative PM LB Others

Lead

PD PDIU PL NTH LSHB
MRB-Hellas + Euronews Albania 24 April – 4 May 1,000 42.4%
16/18 		39.9%
16/17 		2.2%
0/1 		7.1%
2/3 		7.6%
2/4 		3.9%
1/2 		2.5% 3.3%
McLaughlin + Top Channel Albania 5 May – 50.0% 32.2% 1.8% 4.8% 6.0% 2.2% 1.5% 17.8%
MRB-Hellas + Euronews Albania 11–22 April 1,000 46.2%
18 		30.6%
12 		– 7.6%
3 		8.7%
3 		4.0%
1 		2.9% 15.6%
Notosondaggi + News24 Albania 28 April – 46.0%
17/19 		33.0%
13/14 		2.0%
0/1 		4.5%
1/2 		10.5%
3/4 		2.5%
0 		1.5% 13.0%
Piepoli Italy + Report TV 24 April — 48.0%
18/19 		34.5%
13/14 		1.0%
0 		8.0%
2/3 		5.5%
1/2 		2.0%
0 		1.0% 13.5%
MRB-Hellas + Euronews Albania 22 March – 03 April 1,000 47.4%
19 		30.7%
12 		– 7.4%
2/3 		7.4%
2/3 		4.1%
1 		3.0% 16.7%
MRB-Hellas + Euronews Albania 15–25 February 1,600 46.2% 32.2%  – 1.3%  – 2% 7.5% 5.8% 3.7% 1.2% 13.9%
Eduart Zaloshnja + Report TV 13 February  – 46%
17/19 		38%
12/14 		 –  –  –  – 5.5%
1/3 		5.5%
1/3 		4.5%
0/2 		0.5% 8%
2021 election 25 April 2021 484,769 48.67%
18 		39.12%
15 		6.0%
2 		2.85%
1 		0.84%
0 		 –  –  – 2.84% 9.55%

Elbasan

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Polling firm Date Sample PS Alliance for a Great Albania Albania Becomes Initiative PSD PM LB KEA Others

Lead

PD PDIU PL NTH LSHB
McLaughlin + Top Channel Albania 5 May – 41.3% 38.6% 3.1% – 2.3% 1.6% 1.0% 0.1% 5.7%
Notosondaggi + News24 Albania 28 April — 51.0%
7/8 		30.5%
5/6 		4.5%
0 		0.5%
0 		6.0%
0/1 		4.5%
0 		1.5%
0 		1.5% 20.5%
Angi Ricerche + ABC News Albania 28 April — 58.3% 36.1% 1.6% 4.6% 1.6% 1.9% 1.3% 1.8% 1.9% 22.2%
2021 election 25 April 2021 156,162 55.21
8 		37.06%
6 		4.42%
0 		1.11%
0 		 – 0.38%
0 		 –  –  – 1.82% 18.15%

Shkodër

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Polling firm Date Sample Alliance for a Great Albania PS PSD Albania Becomes Initiative LB PM KEA Others

Lead

PD PDIU PL NTH LSHB
Piepoli + Report TV 5 May  – 49.8%
6/7 		35.3%
3 		8.6%
1 		6.6%
0 		0.9%
0 		4.9%
0 		0.1%
0 		0.8% 14.5%
McLaughlin + Top Channel Albania 14-24 April — 43.1% 36.1% 11.1% 2.5% 0.3% 0.7% 1.6% 0.1% 7.0%
Notosondaggi + News24 Albania 28 April — 45.0%
5/6 		34.5%
3/4 		16.0%
1/2 		1.0%
0 		0.5%
0 		1.0%
0 		1.0%
0 		1.0% 10.5%
ShkodraWeb 28 April 333 61.0%
7 		21.0%
3 		8.0%
1 		1.0%
0 		0%
0 		6.0%
0 		3.0%
0 		— 40.0%
Piepoli Italy + Report TV 24 April — 43.5%
5/6 		35.0%
3/5 		8.5%
0/2 		6.5%
0/2 		1.0%
0 		4.5%
0 		0.25%
0 		0.75% 8.5%
ShkodraWeb 15 April 312 58.0%
6/7 		21.0%
2/3 		10.0%
1/2 		1.0%
0 		0%
0 		5.0%
0 		4.0%
0 		1.0% 37.0%
ShkodraWeb 6 April 577 55.9
6/7 		23.2%
3/4 		11.9%
1/2 		0.6%
0 		 – 3.2%
0 		3.8%
0 		1.4% 33.6%
2021 election 25 April 2021 107,781 43.80
5 		9.37%
1 		28.11%
3 		15.24%
2 		0.48%
0 		–  –  –  – 3.48% 15.69%

Fier

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Polling firm Date Sample PS Alliance for a Great Albania Albania Becomes Initiative PSD PM LB KEA DZh Others

Lead

PD PDIU PL NTH LSHB
Nottosondaggi + News 24 Albania 28 April — 38.5%
5/6 		41.0%
6/7 		7.0%
0/1 		1.5%
0 		5.0%
0/1 		0.5%
0 		0.5%
0 		0.5%
0 		1.5% 3.2%
Angi Ricerche + ABC News Albania 28 April — 57.3% 39.5% 3.5% 1.3% 1.7% 1.1% 1.7% — 1.4% 17.8%
2021 election 25 April 2021 173,525 52.77%
9 		37.27%
6 		7.10%
1 		0.53%
0 		 – 0.46%
0 		 –  –  –  – 1.87% 18.15%

Vlorë

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Polling firm Date Sample PS Alliance for a Great Albania PSD Albania Becomes Initiative PM LB KEA DZh Others

Lead

PD PDIU PL NTH LSHB
Nottosondaggi + News 24 Albania 28 April — 54.0%
7/8 		30.5%
3/4 		0.5%
0 		6.0%
0/1 		7.5%
0/1 		0.5%
0 		0.5%
0 		0.3%
0 		0.2% 23.5%
2021 election 25 April 2021 101,924 57.91%
8 		31.52%
4 		6.08%
0 		0.60%
0 		0.53%
0 		 –  –  –  –  – 3.35% 26.39%

Korçë

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Polling firm Date Sample PS Alliance for a Great Albania PSD Albania Becomes Initiative PM LB KEA DZh Others

Lead

PD PDIU PL NTH LSHB
Piepoli + Report TV 5 May  – 41.0%
4 		40.5%
4 		3.9%
1 		11.0%
1 		4.4%
0 		0.7%
0 		0.1%
0 		0.1%
0 		0.1% 0.5%
Nottosondaggi + News 24 Albania 28 April — 45.5%
5/6 		38.0%
4/5 		3.0%
0 		6.0%
0 		4.5%
0 		0.5%
0 		1.0%
0 		0.5%
0 		1.0% 7.5%
2021 election 25 April 2021 123,812 48.60%
6 		40.77%
5 		6.86%
0 		1.02%
0 		0.58%
0 		 –  –  –  –  – 2.17% 7.83%

Durrës

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Polling firm Date Sample PS Alliance for a Great Albania Albania Becomes Initiative PSD PM LB KEA DZh Others

Lead

PD PDIU PL NTH LSHB
Piepoli + Report TV 5 May  – 39.6%
6 		35.8%
5 		8.5%
1 		1.4% 6.9%
1 		0.3% 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 4.3%
McLaughlin + Top Channel Albania 14–24 April – 50.0%
8 		36.0%
6 		4.0%
0 		0.1%
0 		1.7%
0 		0.7%
0 		1.7%
0 		0.2%
0 		0.1% 14.0%
Nottosondaggi + News 24 Albania 28 April — 45.0%
6/7 		38.0%
5/6 		5.0%
0/1 		1.0%
0 		7.5%
0/1 		2.0%
0 		1.0%
0 		0.3%
0 		0.2% 7.0%
2021 election 25 April 2021 152,987 50.26%
8 		41.44%
6 		6.20%
0 		0.44%
0 		 – 0.43%
0 		 –  –  –  – 1.23% 8.82%

Leadership polling

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Polling firm Fieldwork date Sample
size 		Rama
PS 		Berisha
ASHM 		Lapaj
NSHB 		Qori
LB 		Shehi
DZh 		Shehaj
PM 		Basha
KEA 		Doshi
PSD 		Stojku
ADR 		Kocaqi
AKSH 		Osmani
LA

Lead

Sonketa & ZL + MCN TV 2 May  – 46.2% 34.4% 6.9% 4.2% 0.9% 3.1% 2.1% 1.7% 0.1% 0.3% 0.1% 11.8%
McLaughlin + Top Channel Albania 14-24 April 1,200 49.2% 33.6% 5.3% — — 6.6% — — — — — 15.6%
Sonketa & ZL + MCN TV 25 April 10,000 46.6% 33.7% 6.8% 4.2% 1.0% 3.3% 4.2% 0.4% 0% 0.4% 0% 12.9%
MRB Hellas + Euronews Albania 10-21 April 1,600 42.0% 24.1% 8.6% 2.1% — 7.6% — 1.0% — 1.1% — 17.6%
Sonketa & ZL + MCN TV 18 April 10,000 43.0% 33.4% 6.1% 5.8% 3.5% 4.2% 1.5% 2.2% 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 9.6%
Sonketa & ZL + MCN TV 11 April 6,800 44.0% 31.6% 6.8% 7.0% 4.0% 3.5% 2.5% 1.0% 0.3% 0.2% 0.1% 12.4%
Piepoli Italy + Report TV 3–8 April 1,000 46.0% 35.0% — — — — — — — — — 11.0%
Eduart Zaloshnja + Report TV 17 October 2024 1,861 51.1% 27.2% — — — — — — — — — 23.9%

Seat projections

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Polling firm Date Sample PS Alliance for a Great Albania PSD Albania Becomes Initiative PM LB KEA DZh Others

Lead

PD PDIU PL NTH LSHB
Sonketa + MCN TV 2 May  – 73-77 53-57 3-4 1-2 1 1 1-3 0-1 0 16-24
Sonketa + MCN TV 25 April 10,000 74-75 55-57 3 2 1 1 1 0-1 0 17-20
Sonketa + MCN TV 18 April 6,800 71-75 47-52 3-4 1-2 0-1 1-3 0-1 0-1 0 19-28
Sonketa + MCN TV 11 April 6,800 71-74 49-55 3 1-4 0-3 0-3 0-1 0 0 16-25
2021 election 25 April 2021 1,578,117 74 59 4 3 0  –  –  – – – 0 15

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Alliance led by PD (42). The other members are PL (3), PDIU (2), PR (1), PAA (1), PBDNJ (1), PDK, FRD, PBK, PBKD, BLD, PBD, PLL, PKD, PKKA, PESH, AEE, PAK, PLDN, PBD, ORA, LDKSH, BPPSH, PEISH, RVSH
  2. ^ Djathtas 1912 (4) and LZHK (1)

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