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03 April, 2026 / 12:25

/ 16 November, 2025

Polling stations closed. Over 8,800 citizens participated in new local elections

The voting process in the six localities where new local elections were held today has concluded. Polling stations closed at 9:00 PM.

According to the Central Electoral Commission, by the closing of the 21 polling stations, 8,836 citizens or 39.06% of the electorate had cast their votes.

In the village of Ustia, Glodeni district, 701 voters participated in the election process (53.72%); Natalievca commune, Fălești district – 649 voters (44.48%); Cremenciug commune, Soroca district – 337 citizens (52.74%); Bașcalia village, Basarabeasca district – 725 voters (25.73%); Călinești commune, Fălești district – 1,635 voters (41.24%); Leova city, Leova district – 4,789 voters (38.50%).

In accordance with the provisions of the electoral code, elections are considered valid if at least a quarter of the individuals listed on the electoral rolls participate. In the coming hours, the electoral authority will receive the minutes consolidating the election results.

Today, mayors were elected in Ustia village, Glodeni district, Natalievca commune, Fălești district, Cremenciug commune, Soroca district, Bașcalia village, Basarabeasca district, Călinești commune, Fălești district, and Leova city, Leova district. Additionally, a new composition for the local council was elected in Călinești commune, Fălești district, and Leova city, Leova district.

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