Moldova is gearing up for an exciting presidential runoff! 🎉 Since no candidate managed to secure over 50% of the votes in the first round, the nation is set for a second-round showdown on November 3.
After nearly all the votes were counted early Monday morning, incumbent President Maia Sandu and former Prosecutor General Alexandru Stoianoglo emerged as the top contenders. Sandu leads with 37.7% of the votes, while Stoianoglo is close behind with 28.8%. 🗳️
According to Moldova's constitution, a candidate needs an absolute majority (that's 50% plus one vote!) to win the presidency. Since that didn't happen, the race continues between these two frontrunners. 🏁
The Central Election Commission (CEC) reported that an impressive 51.61% of registered voters turned out—over 1.5 million people! This surpasses the minimum one-third participation required for the election to be valid. 🙌
On Sunday, more than 2,000 polling stations across Moldova opened their doors from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., welcoming citizens eager to shape their country's future. The vibe was electric, and the engagement shows how much Moldovans care about their leadership and direction. 🇲🇩✨
As the nation anticipates the November 3 face-off, everyone is wondering: Who will lead Moldova into the future? Stay tuned for more updates on this thrilling political journey! 🚀
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
