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14 November, 2026 / 09:51

/ 01 November, 2026

Over 440 voters cast ballots by 09:00 in Moldova's localities where elections are held

Voting in the seven localities of Moldova where new local elections and a local referendum are held on November 1, began without incident, with all 12 polling stations opening at 07:00, the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) has said.

According to data presented by the institution, by 09:00, 408 voters had cast ballots at the new local elections for the position of mayor, representing 2.47 per cent of the ones registered on the electoral rolls. In the village of Delacau, Anenii Noi district, where a local referendum is held, 39 people had gone to the polls, or 2.26 per cent of the expected voters.

In total, more than 18,000 voters are registered on the basic electoral rolls in the seven localities.

People who are unable to travel to the polling station may request a mobile ballot box at home until 14:00. The request must be accompanied by a medical certificate.

Elections for the position of mayor are held in the villages of Cairaclia and Novosiolovca in Taraclia district, the town of Costesti in Rascani district, the village of Hasnasenii Mari in Drochia district, and the village of Chirsova in the Autonomous Territorial Unit (UTA) of Gagauzia. In the village of Tomai of UTA Gagauzia, a new composition of the local council is being elected.

At the same time, in the village of Delacau, Anenii Noi district, citizens are asked to express their position at a referendum on the exploitation of mineral resources in the built-up area of the locality.

The polling stations will be open until 21:00.

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