2nd round election day report
Moldova’s presidential election runoff had a high voter engagement. During voting day, certain polling stations abroad ran out of ballots and thus did not allow voters to cast their vote. Organized transportation of voters from Transnistria and intimidation of election observers was also again present during the second round of the election. Promo-LEX’s parallel vote […]
Presidential election only ‘partially correct and free’
The Civic Coalition for Free and Fair Elections in Moldova, to which EPDE member Promo-LEX contributes its election observation findings, has stated that the presidential elections of 1 and 15 November were “partially correct and free”. This coalition of Moldovan CSOs and media organizations further state that several voters were unable to exercise their right […]
Presidential election only ‘partially correct and free’
Source: kyivpost.com (AFP) The Civic Coalition for Free and Fair Elections considers the presidential elections of 1 and 15 November 2020 to be partially correct and free. The assessment is based on respect of the principles for free and fair elections set out in international treaties and conventions on civil and political rights and […]
High civic activism despite pandemic, but issues at polling stations abroad and organized transportation of voters mar presidential runoff
Former prime minister Maia Sandu wins the presidential election with 57,74%, according to official figures. Source: sacbee.com (AP/ROVELIU BUGA) Promo-LEX Observation Mission presents the number of incidents on the second-round election day, reported by static observers from the sample of 608 polling stations, and the number of incidents extrapolated nationally. The main findings with regards to […]
INVITATION PRESS CONFERENCES: second round elections in Moldova and Ukraine
The second round of the presidential election in Moldova and run-off mayoral elections in Ukraine are taking place this Sunday, 15 November under the unique circumstance of a deepening COVID19 crisis. Association Promo-LEX (Moldova), Committee of Voters of Ukraine and Civil Network OPORA (Ukraine) will be conducting election day observations and share observation findings during several press conferences around […]
Moldova before the runoff elections: smear campaigning, disinformation, and accusations of voter fraud
Source: politico.eu The presidential election result in Moldova was greatly influenced by voters living outside of the Republic of Moldova, with diaspora voters abroad making up 11% of the overall votes cast in the first round. Two completely divergent election results emerged from this voter group, with voters in Transnistria overwhelmingly supporting Igor Dodon […]
Moldova before the runoff elections: smear campaigning, disinformation, and accusations of voter fraud
The presidential election result in Moldova was greatly influenced by voters living outside of the Republic of Moldova, with two completely divergent election results emerged from this voter group, with voters in Transnistria overwhelmingly supporting Igor Dodon (74,24%), while only 4% of diaspora abroad voted for the incumbent. The run-off campaign was overshadowed by an […]
Worrying incidents ahead of run-off presidential election
Source: balkaninsight.com (EPA/Doru Dumitru) Ahead of this Sunday’s run-off presidential election in Moldova, Promo-LEX observers underline the lack of explicit and exhaustive legal provisions in the Electoral Code to regulate the conduct of the second round of elections. The campaign was marked by a rise in hate speech, partially uttered by incumbent Dodon himself, […]
7. Interim report: worrying incidents ahead of run-off presidential election
Ahead of this Sunday’s run-off presidential election in Moldova, Promo-LEX observers underline the lack of explicit and exhaustive legal provisions in the Electoral Code to regulate the conduct of the second round of elections. Promo-LEX recorded cases of misuse of state resources, involvement of religious groups in election campaigning, use of undeclared finances, and violations […]
Final report on first round of presidential election
Ballots cast in the village of Ciorescu, north of Moldova’s capital Chisinau, November 1, 2020. Source: neweurope.eu (EPA-EFE / DUMITRU DORU) Ahead of this weekend’s runoff election between incumbent President Dodon and Maia Sandu, Promo-LEX published its final report on the conduct of the first round of the presidential election in Moldova. Promo-LEX’s parallel […]