ljubljana slovenian president borut pahor re-elected second term runoff vote sunday beat challenger tight race pahor 53 percent vote 99.9 percent vote count accord election commission opponent ex-comedian marjan sarec 47 percent turnout 42 percent accord preliminary figure low presidential election since slovenia become independent country 1991. president slovenians connect people build upon things common pahor tell reporters secure another five-year mandate say would focus cooperation political stability security although role president mainly ceremonial president lead army also nominate several top officials include central bank governor nominations confirm parliament pahor 54 force second-round run-off fall short secure majority first round last month sarec mayor northern town kamnik represent party even seat parliament say encourage close result even though lose however refuse say whether party would run general election expect june next year good result regardless final outcome ... show time generation change arrive tell tv slovenia tomorrow new day see proceed say ask whether party would run general election first round three weeks ago pahor 47 percent vote among nine candidates sarec come second almost 25 percent pahor long-serving leader center-left social democrats run president time independent candidate slovenian prime minister 2008 2012 run-up bad financial crisis slovenia history 2013 euro zone member narrowly manage avoid international bailout bank burden large amount bad loan former fashion model pahor also know king instagram frequently post photos social media show various sport activities well official duties sarec 39 campaign argue change policy need improve economy lift slovenians live standards support center-left party lista marjana sarca far active local level slovenia 's president pahor win second term close race