The Central Election Commission (CEC) so far has registered 21 election contenders – three independents and 18 political parties, Info-Prim Neo reports. Today, October 26, the CEC has registered the Republican People’s Party, the Social Political Movement “Ravnopravie”, the Social Democratic Party, the Social Political Movement of the Roma and former Communist MP Victor Stepaniuc, as independent candidate. Until now, the CEC has registered the following election contenders: 1. The National Liberal Party 2. The Democrat Party of Moldova 3. The Liberal Party 4. The United Moldova Party 5. The Christian Democratic People's Party 6. The European Action Movement 7. The Moldova's Patriots Party 8. The Party for Nation and Country 9. The Republican Party of Moldova 10. The “Moldova Noastra” Alliance Party 11. The Humanist Party of Moldova 12. The Communists Party of Moldova 13. The Liberal Democratic Party of Moldova 14. Valeriu Plesca 15. The Conservative Party 16. Gabriel Stati (independent) 17. The Republican People's Party 18. The Social Political Movement “Ravnopravie” 19. The Social Democratic Party 20. Victor Stepanic (independent) 21. The Social Political Movement of the Roma Aspirants awaiting CEC registration: 22. Evghenii Nazarenco (independent) 23. Gheorghe Russu (independent) 24. The Labor Party 25. Maia Laguta (independent) 26. The Ecologist Party “Green Alliance” of Moldova 27. Tatiana Tambalist. The deadline for submissions is October 28. Applications are accepted from sociopolitical organizations and parties registered with the Ministry of Justice until September 22.