Zoran Milanovic, the incumbent president of Croatia, was estimated to have won 77.86% of the votes in the runoff election, according to the Ipsos exit poll. His main challenger, Dragan Primorac of the ruling HDZ, secured a mere 22.14%. This landslide victory indicates a significant support for Milanovic, who had previously faced challenges from Prime Minister Plenkovic of the HDZ, marking a possible consolidation of power within the left-leaning Social Democratic Party.
Having been first elected president in 2020 and serving as prime minister from 2011 to 2016, Milanovic's political journey reflects a strong underpinning in leftist ideology. Recently, he has adapted a more populist approach, particularly targeting EU policies and local governance. His rhetoric has evolved in response to political pressures, and this approach appears to resonate well with voters, contributing to his anticipated re-election.
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