Politics

15 November, 2026 / 12:53

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Elections in Gagauzia; Over 14 per cent of voters cast ballots by 12:00

Approximately 18,500 citizens had exercised their right to vote by 12:00 in the elections in the Autonomous Territorial Unit (UTA) of Gagauzia, representing 14.26 per cent of voters. The highest turnout was recorded in the Bugeac electoral district No. 15, with 25.24-per cent participation, while the lowest was registered in Baurci electoral district No. 12, where 10.53 per cent of voters cast their ballots.

According to the Central Electoral Commission (CEC), elections are considered valid in certain districts, if at least one-quarter of the people included in the electoral rolls have participated.

“Voters can contact the call center at (+373) 22 880 101, which is available today until 21:00. They can request information about the voting procedure, the addresses of polling stations and other aspects related to participation in the election. Notifications and complaints cannot be submitted to the call center. As of this hour, no major incidents affecting the proper conduct of the elections have been recorded,” the CEC emphasized.

Voters who, for health reasons or other valid reasons, cannot go to the polling station may request to vote at their location using a mobile ballot box. Applications submitted on election day are accepted until 14:00 and must be accompanied by a medical certificate.

Until 21:00, the multifunctional centers of the Public Services Agency in Comrat, Vulcanesti and Ceadar-Lunga are issuing temporary identity cards free of charge and handing over completed identity documents, in order to facilitate the participation of voters from the region in the election.

Today, elections are being held in the UTA Gagauzia for the position of member of the People's Assembly of Gagauzia and for the position of Governor (Bashkan) of the region. A total of 132 candidates are registered for the 35 seats in the legislature, while eight people are running for governor.

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