Politics

15 November, 2026 / 18:23

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Moldovan Central Electoral Commission warns about risk of false information emerging on regional election day; citizens urged to consult official sources

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) urges citizens to follow the elections in the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia only through official sources. Verified and up-to-date information about the electoral process, voter turnout and communications from the electoral authorities is published on the websites and official social media accounts of the CEC and the Central Electoral Council of Gagauzia.

According to the CEC, on election day, false or misleading messages can create confusion and undermine trust in the electoral process.

“We urge citizens to verify the source and publication date of information, consult official communications and exercise caution regarding alarmist messages, announcements attributed to electoral authorities or calls to urgently distribute certain content. Accurate information is a shared responsibility,” the institution emphasized.

The electoral authority calls on voters, media representatives and administrators of online pages and channels to verify information before republishing or distributing it.

“To confirm information about the organization and conduct of the elections, the public is encouraged to consult the official CEC website and the page of the Central Electoral Council of Gagauzia,” the cited source added.

Today, elections are being held in the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia for the position of member of the People's Assembly and for the position of Governor (Bashkan) of the region. A total of 132 candidates are registered for the 35 seats in the People's Assembly, while eight candidates are running for Governor. Polling stations are open as of 07:00 till 21:00.

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