[6] These elections resulted in Democratic Party of Kosovo control over the majority of local positions.
[18][19] The Serb community in northern Kosovo generally boycotted the 2009 local elections.
Although elections were formally held and results certified for Leposavić, Zubin Potok, and Zvečan, the turnouts were extremely low, the outcomes were not recognized internationally or in the communities in question, and the winning candidates never took power.
Fadil Ferati died on 30 January 2010, and a new mayoral election was held over two rounds on 11 April and 9 May.
[40] Haki Rugova of the Democratic League of Kosovo served as acting mayor pending the new election.