Alejandro Giammattei vs Mladen Ivanic

Giammattei won the presidential election in a runoff against Sandra Torres, with a campaign focused on law and order, anti-corruption, and economic development. His victory marked a return to conservative rule after the previous administration.

Giammattei's government implemented strict lockdowns, curfews, and a state of emergency to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The measures faced criticism for economic impact and corruption in procurement of medical supplies, while the healthcare system was overwhelmed.

Giammattei's government proposed a budget that cut funding for education and health while increasing military spending, sparking widespread protests. The budget was seen as prioritizing security over social services during the pandemic.

Ivanic was elected as the Serb member of the tripartite Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, representing the Republika Srpska entity. He served a four-year term alongside Bakir Izetbegovic and Dragan Covic, focusing on EU integration and inter-entity cooperation.

Ivanic assumed the rotating chairmanship of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina for an eight-month term. During his tenure, he chaired sessions of the Presidency and represented the country internationally, including at the UN General Assembly.

Ivanic was re-elected for a second term as the Serb member of the Presidency, defeating challenger Milorad Dodik. However, the election results were disputed, and Ivanic later lost a vote of confidence in the Republika Srpska National Assembly, leading to his resignation.