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16 October, 2026 / 11:56

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Gagauzia enters electoral campaign for 15 November elections

The electoral campaign for the elections of deputies to the People's Assembly of Gagauzia and for the position of governor (bashkan) of the autonomy began today, October 16. The elections will take place on November 15, 2026, and eight candidates are competing for the position of governor.

The Central Electoral Council of Gagauzia established the order in which the eight candidates will appear on the ballot. Thus, Fiodor Gagauz, nominated by the Party of Socialists, will appear first on the ballot. He is followed by independent candidates Alexandr Stoianoglo and Corneliu Dudnic.

Ivan Kîlcic, nominated by the Gagauz People's Party, will be in fourth position, while Petru Vlah, nominated by the New Historical Option Political Party, will be in fifth place.

The last three positions will be occupied by independent candidates Ivanna Koksal, Serghei Anastasov, and Oleg Garizan.

A total of 135 people are competing for the 35 seats in the People's Assembly of Gagauzia.

The candidates will be able to promote their electoral platforms until November 13, two days before the elections.

For the November 15, 2026 elections for the position of deputy in the People's Assembly of Gagauzia and bashkan of Gagauzia, 67 polling stations have been established. The largest number of polling stations will be opened in the municipality of Comrat—12, followed by Vulcănești—9 and Ceadîr-Lunga—7.

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