Election campaign starts in Gagauzia for the November 15 vote
The election campaign for deputies to the People's Assembly and for Governor of Gagauzia begins today, October 16. Consequently, registered candidates may conduct election campaigning for the vote on November 15 and organize meetings with voters.
The Central Electoral Council of Gagauzia urges candidates to run a fair and responsible campaign based on constructive debate, solutions for citizens, and mutual respect.
The electoral authority draws attention to the need to comply with rules on campaign financing and the prohibition on using administrative resources. Observers are encouraged to monitor the electoral process objectively and to report any potential irregularities.
Voters, for their part, are advised to analyze the candidates' platforms and messages, and to verify information through credible sources, in order to make an informed choice.
Residents of Gagauzia are expected to head to the polls on November 15 to elect their Governor (Bashkan) and regional deputies. Eight individuals are running for Governor of Gagauzia: Fiodor Gaguz, Alexandr Stoianglo, Cornel Dudnic, Ivan Kîlcic, Petru Vlah, Ivanna Koksal, Serghei Anastasov, and Oleg Garizan.
A total of 135 candidates have entered the race for seats in the People's Assembly: 42 have been nominated by political parties (31.1%), while 93 are running as independents (68.9%).
Voters can cast their ballots at 67 polling stations. According to data from the State Register of Voters, as of September 9, there were 129,243 eligible voters registered in the Autonomous Territorial Unit (ATU) of Gagauzia.
