The results of the local elections are out since yesterday, when they appeared in the local newspapers. In Motovun, 597 people voted out of the electorate of 934. Due to various irregularities with a few election papers, 583 votes counted. The Istrian Democratic assembly got 275 votes, the Independents 159, and the coalition between Social Democrats and Greens got 149 votes. This translates into six, four, and three posts on the municipal council, respectively. Interestingly, the election results for Motovun reflect the situation in Istria as a whole. By comparison with the previous elections, the Istrian Democratic Assembly lost votes, but it is still in the lead. The Social Democrats, who coalesced with Greens in a number of municipalities, also lost votes, but not as many as the leading party. And the Independents collected most of the votes lost by the two leading parties. Across the region, much now depends on the political savvy of the Independents, most of whom are new to the game. In Motovun, we keep our fingers crossed.