Poll: Who are the favorites in the presidential race?

Maia Sandu continues to be the favourite of the Moldovans in the race for the president of the country. The latest poll presented by the "WatchDog" Community shows that, if presidential elections were held next Sunday, 36.1% of citizens would vote for the current president, supported by the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) for a new mandate. In the preferences of the respondents, Maia Sandu is followed by the former general prosecutor Alexandr Stoianoglo, supported by the Socialist Party of the Republic of Moldova (PSRM), the former mayor of Bălți Renato Usatîi, who is running on behalf of Our Party and the ex-bashcan of Gagauzia, Irina Vlah, who is running independently.

Students and pupils with the right to vote can vote at any polling station in the locality where they study

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) announces that students and pupils with the right to vote, who do not have home registration or temporary residence in the locality where they are studying, can vote on October 20, 2024 at any polling station open in that locality. To exercise their right to vote, they must present their identity document and the student card of the educational institution.

PSDE reaffirms its support for European integration in the October 20 referendum

The European Social Democratic Party (PSDE) has publicly announced its position on the constitutional referendum that will take place on October 20, at the same time as the presidential elections. PSDE emphasized the importance of European integration for the security and development of the Republic of Moldova and urged citizens to vote "YES" in the referendum.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs insists on opening two polling stations in the Russian Federation, citing security reasons

For the October 20 referendum and presidential election, only two polling stations could be opened in the Russian Federation, and not five, as ordered by the Central Electoral Commission (CEC). Both should be opened in Moscow, because consular protection and the security of the voters can be ensured there, declared the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mihai Popșoi. The decision is based on the opinion of the Intelligence and Security Service (SIS), which assessed the situation in the Russian Federation, said the head of diplomacy from Chisinau.

Voters can apply for a voting right certificate until October 19

People who, on the day of the presidential elections and the republican constitutional referendum, will not be in the locality where they have valid residence, may request a certificate for the right to vote from the electoral office of the polling station. It will allow voters to vote in any other polling station on the territory of the country, on the additional electoral list, the Central Electoral Commission informs.

A group of people, led by politicians affiliated with Șor, protested in front of the CEC. Postica: "They are guided by strictly political criteria"

Dozens of people, led by politicians affiliated with the fugitive oligarch Ilan Șor, picketed, today, the headquarters of the Central Electoral Commission (CEC). They chanted political, anti-government slogans and demanded an increase in the number of polling stations in the Russian Federation for the October 20 polls, as well as the resignation of CEC deputy chairperson Pavel Postica.

Chisinau could open only two polling stations in Russia, instead of five. Both - in Moscow

In the Russian Federation, only two polling stations could be opened, instead of five, as previously established. A request in this sense is currently on the table of the CEC and is to be analyzed in a "reasonable" and " short" term, said the deputy-chairman of the electoral authority Pavel Postica. The recommendation was formulated taking into account the "mandatory security requirements", the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) explained to Teleradio-Moldova.

Independent candidate Natalia Morari launches the electoral campaign

Independent candidate Natalia Morari launched on Friday, September 27, the electoral campaign. Natalia Morari's program is called "New Moldova", which promises rapid reforms, higher salaries and pensions. The launch was held on the Leova-Bumbăta road, alongside her supporters.

Andrei Năstase launches campaign in front of the Presidential Palace

The independent candidate Andrei Năstase launches campaign for the position of president. The event was organized in front of the Presidential Palace. Năstase declared that he would have a fair campaign, oriented only towards communication with the people. Andrei Năstase also said he would fight against poverty and corruption and promised to be a president dedicated to order, justice and welfare.

Ballot papers for the October 20 presidential election and referendum are being printed

The printing of ballot papers for polling stations abroad for the presidential elections and the republican constitutional referendum on October 20 started today, September 26, informs the Central Electoral Commission.

Minister of Energy, Victor Parlicov: Șor delivers news about gas, not natural gas

In recent years, the fugitive oligarch Ilan Sor has released only "gas news" and election promises, not natural gas, as he has been promising for more than two years. The statement was made by the Minister of Energy, Victor Parlicov, after, on the eve, Șor, who is hiding from justice in the Russian Federation, promised free natural gas "in every house" if the candidate he supports wins the elections.

CEC approves the ballot paper model for the October 20 presidential elections. Order of candidates

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) approved in the September 25 meeting the model and the text of the ballot paper for the October 20 presidential elections. It will have a length of almost 32 centimeters and a width of 14 centimeters.