232 Domestic and International Observers Monitor Gagauzia Elections

The elections in Gagauzia are being monitored by over 200 national and international observers.

The elections in Gagauzia are being monitored by 149 national observers from five non-governmental organisations, accredited by the Central Electoral Council of Gagauzia, and by 83 international observers from 14 diplomatic missions and two international organisations, accredited by the Central Electoral Commission.

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National observers represent organisations such as Promo-LEX, ADEPT, the Union of Jurists of Moldova, Media-Guard and Piligrim-Demo. International observers represent the embassies of several states and international organisations, including the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe and IFES.

Most of the international observers were delegated by the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe and the US Embassy, followed by other diplomatic missions accredited to the Republic of Moldova.

The Promo-LEX Observation Mission reports that, by 10.30 am, it had recorded 27 confirmed incidents during the regional elections in Gagauzia. Among the irregularities reported were the presence of unauthorised persons in polling stations, possible instances of campaigning, breaches of voting secrecy, intimidation of voters and shortcomings in the organisation of the electoral process. Observers also noted that 35 polling stations were not accessible to people with mobility difficulties, 24 lacked heating, and in some stations problems were reported regarding the positioning of voting booths and the functioning of the SIAS Alegeri system.

We would like to remind you that the regional election on 15 November 2026 comprises elections for elected offices in the Gagauz Autonomous Region, including the election of the Bashkan and representatives to the People’s Assembly.

Over 18,000 voters had cast their ballots by 12:00. The highest turnout was recorded in the Bugeac No. 15 constituency, with a participation rate of 25.24 per cent, whilst the lowest was in the Baurci No. 12 constituency, where 10.53 per cent of voters cast their ballots.

This story was translated with the assistance of artificial intelligence.The translation was also reviewed by the Logos Press editorial team.

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