The election, closely watched both domestically and internationally, was seen as an opportunity for the opposition to make gains, particularly in the mayoral race for Belgrade. However, allegations of voter fraud and misconduct marred the process.

The monitoring mission led by CRTA (Center for Research, Transparency, and Accountability) reported multiple incidents, including an attack on one of their vehicles in the town of Odžaci, where the windshield and side windows were completely smashed. They also uncovered instances of carousel voting, a method in which groups of paid voters visit several polling stations with pre-filled ballots.

Raša Nedeljkov, the program director of CRTA, described the attack on their vehicle as the "most brutal attack our election observers have ever experienced." He further stated that some observers were threatened with violence or prevented from accessing polling stations, casting doubt on the fairness of the election process.

Another controversy emerged when independent journalists discovered that the Stark Arena, usually used for entertainment events, had been transformed into a hub for voters brought in from Bosnia and Herzegovina. Suspicions arose regarding the presence of "phantom voters" on the electoral roll, including deceased individuals. Peđa Mitrović from Serbia Against Violence claimed that security personnel at the arena denied entry to their observers, suggesting that a movie was being filmed inside.

Video footage of the incident at the Stark Arena circulated widely on social media, contributing to the growing concerns over irregularities. However, Serbian Prime Minister Ana Brnabić dismissed the fraud accusations, holding up printouts of articles and tweets from independent outlets to counter the claims. She referred to the events at the arena as a "stupidity of unseen proportions."

Prior to the election, Serbia witnessed a large-scale "ProGlas" or ProVote campaign, organized by non-partisan activists, academics, actors, and influential figures. These individuals took part in events across the nation, aimed at encouraging citizens to exercise their voting rights. The Serbia Against Violence coalition blamed President Aleksandar Vučić's administration for fostering a culture of brutality through divisive television programming and coarse reality shows.

Vučić, though not officially running on any list, remained a central figure in the election campaign. He delivered a staggering 45 television addresses throughout the intense 44-day period. The election was particularly significant as Serbia has a single nationwide constituency, where direct votes were cast for seats in the 250-seat parliament.

The country's election commission is known for its slow process of announcing official results, usually taking around a month after the polls. So far, only preliminary outcomes indicated by exit polls are available.

As Serbia awaits the official results, the accusations of irregularities and challenges faced by election observers have raised concerns about the transparency and fairness of the parliamentary election. The outcome will play a crucial role in shaping the country's political landscape and determining its future direction.