Polling stations in Moldova for Romania presidential runoff remain the same

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13 May 2025
12:29

For the second round of the presidential election of Romania, the same polling stations will be available in the Republic of Moldova, 64 in number. Voters are expected to go to the polls on one of the three days when voting is possible in the diaspora: on May 16, 17 or 18, IPN reports.

Polling stations will be open from 07:00 a.m. until 09:00 p.m.

The list of polling stations, as well as other additional information can be found on the website of the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The runoff involves George Simion, the candidate of the AUR party, and Nicusor Dan, independent candidate. In the first round, George Simion obtained 40.96% of the vote, and Nicusor Dan – 20.99%.

At that time, over 970,000 Romanian citizens voted in the diaspora, including over 90,000 at the 64 polling stations opened on the territory of the Republic of Moldova. Over 8 million voting-eligible citizens exercised their right to vote at polling stations in Romania.

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Polling stations in Moldova for Romania presidential runoff remain the same

IPN.md

13 May 2025
12:29

Polling stations will be open from 07:00 a.m. until 09:00 p.m.

The list of polling stations, as well as other additional information can be found on the website of the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The runoff involves George Simion, the candidate of the AUR party, and Nicusor Dan, independent candidate. In the first round, George Simion obtained 40.96% of the vote, and Nicusor Dan – 20.99%.

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