Pollsters say Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha's Democratic party leads elections

TIRANA, Albania - Independent observers say an unofficial vote tally shows Prime Minister Sali Berisha's party leading elections in Albania.

The exit poll conducted Sunday by the Kosovo-based Gani Bobi shows Berisha almost 9 percent ahead of his Socialist rival, Edi Rama, giving Berisha the edge in forming a government. Official results are expected Monday.

According to the poll — conducted in 12 districts and broadcast by TV Klan — Berisha's right-wing party won 47.5 percent, with Rama trailing with 38.8 percent of the vote and former Prime Minister Ilir Meta winning 6.5 percent.

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