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01 April, 2026 / 14:53

/ 16 November, 2025

New local elections. Around 30% of voters turned out by 3:00 PM

About 30% of voters turned out at the polls by 3:00 PM, during the new local elections held today in six localities of the country.

According to the Central Electoral Commission, a total of 6,674 voters participated, representing 29.54% of those on the electoral lists.

The localities with the highest voter turnout are the village of Ustia, Glodeni district, and the commune of Cremenciug, Soroca district, where the rate is about 39% by this time.

The voting process is proceeding without incidents. Polling stations will close at 9:00 PM.

Today, mayors are being elected in the village of Ustia, Glodeni district, the commune of Natalievca, Fălești district, the commune of Cremenciug, Soroca district, the village of Bașcalia, Basarabeasca district, the commune of Călinești, Fălești district, and the city of Leova, Leova district. Additionally, in the commune of Călinești, Fălești district, and the city of Leova, Leova district, a new composition of the local council will also be elected.

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