PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS 2025 | Nearly 3.3 million voters expected to elect 101 deputies
On September 28, 2025, citizens of the Republic of Moldova are called to the polls to elect a new Parliament. Analysts say Sunday’s vote carries high stakes: it will determine the country’s direction over the next four years—whether Moldova will continue its European path, on the verge of opening EU accession negotiations, or return to Russia’s sphere of influence.
What are we voting for on September 28?
On Sunday, Moldova will hold regular parliamentary elections.
Citizens will elect the future composition of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova, for the 12th legislature. This is the country’s sole legislative body and has fundamental responsibilities: passing laws, approving the state budget, overseeing the Government, determining domestic and foreign policy, and deciding the country’s development direction.
The Parliament has 101 deputies, elected for a four-year term from party or bloc lists or as independent candidates.
Elections are held in a single national constituency using a proportional system. Seats are allocated according to the D’Hondt method, with electoral thresholds of 5% for parties, 7% for blocs, and 2% for independent candidates.
This will be the 12th legislative election since Moldova declared independence in 1991.
How many voters are expected at the polls?
As of September 1, 2025, the State Register of Voters recorded 3,299,396 citizens eligible to vote:
2,763,678 voters are assigned to second-level administrative-territorial units;
258,624 are Moldovan citizens without registered residence, including authorized emigrants abroad;
277,094 are citizens with the right to vote residing in localities on the left bank of the Nistru, currently outside the control of constitutional authorities.
For nearly 40,000 young people, the vote on September 28 will be their first. . The election will be considered valid if at least one-third of eligible voters participate.
Polling stations and required documents
Parliamentary elections in Moldova will be held on Sunday, September 28, from 07:00 to 21:00, in 2,274 polling stations both inside and outside the country.
Of these, 1,961 stations are organized within Moldova’s electoral districts, 12 stations are for voters in localities on the left bank of the Nistru, and 301 stations are for citizens abroad on election day.
If voters are still waiting when the polls close, the process will continue until everyone has voted.
All citizens of the Republic of Moldova aged 18 or older on election day may vote. Exceptions apply to those deprived of this right by a final court ruling.
Students and pupils in a locality other than their place of residence can vote there by presenting their ID and student or pupil card.
Within Moldova, voters must go to the polling station corresponding to their registered residence with an identity card, provisional ID, or passport, even if expired. Each voter can check their assigned polling station online at verifica.cec.md
Election officials will verify identity; voters will sign the list, receive a ballot, mark the stamp “Voted” next to their chosen candidate or party in the booth, and then deposit the ballot in the box. Photographing ballots is strictly prohibited.
Citizens abroad can vote at 301 polling stations in 45 countries from 07:00 to 21:00 local time.
Voters may cast their ballot at any polling station in the country where they are located by presenting an ID card, provisional ID, or passport, even if expired.
For this election, Moldovans in ten countries—USA, Canada, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand—vote by mail. Those registered by August 14 received ballots by post and returned them with their chosen option by September 26.
Electoral competitors
The Central Electoral Commission registered 23 electoral competitors for the parliamentary elections on September 28: 15 parties, four electoral blocs, and four independent candidates.
The race now includes 22 competitors after the National Unity Bloc withdrew, announcing its support for the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS).
Order of candidates on the ballot:
Action and Solidarity Party (PAS)
“Democrația Acasă” Party
Coalition for Unity and Prosperity Party
Independent candidate Andrei Năstase
Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe Party
Independent candidate Olesea Stamate
European Social Democratic Party
Moldovan National Party
Electoral Bloc “Patriotic of Socialists, Communists, Heart and Future of Moldova”
Electoral Bloc “Alternative”
Respect Moldova Movement Party
Electoral Bloc “Together”
League of Cities and Communes Party
Alliance for the Union of Romanians Party
Independent candidate Victoria Sanduța
“Moldovans” Alliance Party
“Great Moldova” Party
Electoral Bloc “Union of the Nation Bloc”
“New Historical Option” Party
Liberal Partype
“Christian-Social Union of Moldova” Party
Tatiana Crețu
“Our Party”
Preliminary election results will be announced the night of September 28–29, with final results released after tallying protocols and resolving any appeals.
