His rival, university professor Josip Kregar, won over 30% of the vote, but as an independent, had no party backing. "These results must leave a bitter taste to the one who won," he said, hinting at corruption.
Rivalul său, profesorul universitar Josip Kregar, a obţinut peste 30% din voturi, dar, fiind independent, nu a avut sprijin politic. „Aceste rezultate probabil că lasă un gust amar celui care a câştigat”, a declarat el bătând apropouri legate de corupţie.