CHISINAU (Sputnik) – Incumbent Moldovan President Maia Sandu is leading in the first round of the country’s presidential election with 41.92% of the vote after 98.29% of the ballots were processed, Moldova’s Central Election Commission said on Monday.
Former Moldovan prosecutor general Alexander Stoianoglo comes in second with 26.35% of the vote, the commission added.
If none of the candidates gains over 50% of votes in the first round, the presidential runoff will be scheduled for November 3.
🧵MOLDOVA HEADING FOR RUNOFF PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
None of Moldova’s candidates received the required absolute majority (50% plus one vote) in the first round of the presidential election on Sunday, according to preliminary data from the Central Election Commission (CEC).… pic.twitter.com/bjQlPQeThX
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The final turnout in Moldova’s presidential elections was 51.67%, the head of the Central Election Commission said.
