Sandu wins almost 56% of vote in Moldova’s elections, over 98% of protocols processed
Maia Sandu is likely to win the presidential election in Moldova. Results from 98% of polling stations have been counted.
This was reported by Censor.NET with reference to the website of the Central Election Commission of Moldova.
Incumbent President Maia Sandu has over 54% of the vote. Her opponent, Socialist Party candidate Alexandre Stoianoglou, has 45%.
The final results will be announced later, after the votes are counted in the US and Canada.
The turnout in this election was over 54%.
Second round of presidential elections in Moldova
On 3 November, Moldova holds a second round of presidential elections. Incumbent President Maia Sandu, who is running for a second term, won 42.45% (656,354 votes) in the first round. The candidate of the Socialist Party (PSRM), Alexandru Stoianoglo, won 25.98% (401,726 votes) in the first round.
