Local elections, their aim, development and purpose, are the subject of this essay. In order to establish the meaning of their implementation, other types of electoral systems in the Republic of Croatia are also analyzed: presidential election, elections for representatives to the Croatian Parliament, the election of members for the European Parliament from Republic of Croatia, the elections of members of councils and representatives of national minorities. Through the development of local self-governance and possible reforms, it is been given an insight into the beginning of the implementation of local elections in the Republic of Croatia, the implementation of the key principles; the principle of immediacy and effectiveness. The phases of the electoral process, as the process of deciding which of the candidates will get into the local function, are getting their conclusion by the citizens who are the key actors in the existence of local authorities. D'Hondt formula is the one for calculating votes into seats in the ruling proportional election system.The effects and the consequences of its application are reflected on voters, especially young people who are still looking for their place in the political world. Are tye are going to find it in forthcoming elections in May depends on the awareness and the political will of citizens, particularly of future representatives of local government units.