North Macedonia to elect president after campaign focused on hot-button issue of EU membership

North Macedonia to elect president after campaign focused on hot-button issue of EU membership. The Balkan country gained independence from the former Yugoslavia in 1991. Voters are going to the polls in North Macedonia this week for the first round of the presidential election, the seventh such vote.

North Macedonia's presidential race has kicked off, with seven candidates vying for the largely ceremonial post in a two-round vote that will conclude on May 8. North Macedonia starts monthlong presidential campaign season with a monthlong campaign season. Seven candidates will be vying for largely ceremonial presidency.