As they cast their ballots in presidential run-offs, Serbs hope they're voting for a better life.<br/> <br />Amid rising unemployment, many expect their next leader to work to alleviate economic troubles and lead talks on joining the European Union.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Serbian) PENSIONER ZIVOJIN MIKIC SAYING:<br/> <br />"We expect better fortune for the people, to live better and with less worries, more jobs and better living standards. We expect a change,"<br/> <br />Incumbent Boris Tadic cast his ballot alongside his father Sunday.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Serbian) DEMOCRATIC PARTY PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE BORIS TADIC SAYING:<br/> <br />"It's an opportunity for us to reaffirm the orientation of the country towards the European civilisation."<br/> <br />Tadic is expected to narrowly beat his challenger, conservative Tomislav Nikolic, for the third time since 2004.<br/> <br />Nikolic has threatened to call his supporters to the streets over opposition claims of fraud in parliamentary and first-round presidential elections.<br/> <br />But after casting his own ballot, he vowed to accept the winner.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Serbian) SERBIAN PROGRESSIVE PARTY PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE TOMISLAV NIKOLIC SAYING:<br/> <br />"I am convinced that I am the best choice for Serbia, but it is up to the citizens of Serbia now. And I will congratulate the winner."<br/> <br />Election authorities and foreign monitors have found no evidence of the 500,000 votes Nikolic says were forged.<br/> <br />Lindsey Parietti, Reuters
