Country-wide local elections for seats in municipality and county councils were held throughout

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on 15 September 2003. For most places this meant that two elections, the

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and the county elections ran concurrently. In addition, several municipalities held direct mayoral elections.

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for the elected politicians was 1 January 2004 until 31 December 2007.

Results

Municipal elections

Results of the 2003 municipal elections. Voter turnout was 58,8%.

County elections

Results of the 2003 county elections. Voter turnout was 55,1%.

References

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