More than 2,800 voters cast ballots in Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia by 09:00; voting proceeds without incidents

More than 2,800 voters had cast their ballots by 09:00 at the elections in the Autonomous Territorial Unit (UTA) of Gagauzia, representing 2.20 per cent of the total number of voters. The voting process is proceeding without incidents.

According to the Central Electoral Commission (CEC), more than 129,000 voters are expected at the polls. All 67 polling stations opened at 07:00 and will close at 21:00.

Voters who, for health reasons or other valid reasons, are unable to go to the polling station may request to vote at their location. Requests submitted on election day are accepted until 14:00 and must be accompanied by a medical certificate.

To facilitate participation in the vote, the multifunctional centers of the Public Services Agency in Comrat, Ceadar-Lunga and Vulcanesti are operating between 07:00 and 21:00 today. They issue temporary identity cards free of charge and hand over completed identity documents to citizens of Moldova who have reached the age of 18 and whose domicile or temporary residence has been registered in a locality in UTA Gagauzia at least three months before election day.

For information about the voting procedure, the addresses of polling stations and other aspects related to participation in the elections, voters may call the call center at (+373) 22 880 101, available today between 07:00 and 21:00.

The CEC reminds voters that electoral campaigning is prohibited on election day. Electoral contenders and their supporters are urged to comply with this ban and contribute to the elections taking place in a fair and peaceful environment, in which voters can freely express their voting preferences.

Police officers are also ensuring public order, helping prevent violations of electoral legislation and notifying the competent authorities about any irregularities identified.

Today, elections are being held in UTA Gagauzia for the positions of members of the People's Assembly of Gagauzia and Governor (Bashkan) of the region. A total of 132 candidates are registered for the 35 seats in the People's Assembly, while 8 people are running for governor. The CEC printed 258,780 ballot papers for the two elections.