Moldova election first results: Who's taking the lead
Photo: Moldova's President Maia Sandu (Getty Images)
On Sunday, September 28, Moldova held parliamentary elections. Vote counting is underway, and the first results are already in, according to Moldova's Central Electoral Commission.
As of 10:15 PM Kyiv time, over 25% of votes had been counted across 612 polling stations. Preliminary results show two parties leading the race:
- The ruling Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS), led by Maia Sandu, with 39.59%;
- The pro-Russian Patriotic Electoral Bloc with 31.83%.
Other parties, such as BE Alternativa, PPDA, and Partidul Nostru, have around 6–7% of the vote. All remaining parties have 1% or less. Detailed results can be seen in the photo below.
Photo: The initial results of Moldova's parliamentary elections
Moldova's elections
Moldova's parliament has 101 deputies. These elections were held under a new Electoral Code. Approximately 2,000 polling stations opened across the country, with an additional 300 operating abroad.
Russia is reportedly trying to influence the election by promoting Kremlin-controlled political forces.
Today, there were numerous reports of alleged bomb threats at overseas polling stations. However, Moldova's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the country had prepared for such scenarios and is working with other states to ensure the electoral process is not disrupted.
Earlier, President Maia Sandu warned that if Moldova fell under Russian control, the country could become a staging ground for Russian troops to invade Ukraine's Odesa region. She stressed that a victory for pro-Russian forces in the elections would be extremely dangerous.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also commented on the elections, warning that if pro-Russian forces enter parliament, the situation could change and pose risks for everyone.
