News about Elections

On August 28, the election period began in Moldova ahead of the elections for deputies to the People’s Assembly of Gagauzia, which will take place on November 15, 2026. The election campaign will begin on October 16.

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov came in third in a closed poll on a potential presidential election, garnering 16% of the vote. This was reported by *The Economist*, which reviewed the survey results.

No significant violations were found in the management of the funds allocated for the organization of the 2024 presidential election and the republican constitutional referendum. The Audit Office examined how the Central Election Commission managed the funds allocated for these purposes, which amounted to 65% of the commission’s annual budget.

Moldova’s Central Election Commission (CEC) has begun preparing amendments to the rules governing the processing and protection of personal data.

In a private conversation with major donors to his campaign, U.S. President Donald Trump made it clear that he wants his vice president, J.D. Vance, to win the 2028 presidential election.

The Parliamentary Committee on Legal Affairs, Appointments, and Immunities is organizing public consultations on a draft law amending the Electoral Code, which provides for changes to the rules governing elections in Gagauzia.

Parliament adopted this resolution at the initiative of local government officials to allow those who had begun the consolidation process to complete it. 

The amendments regarding the elections in Gagauzia have sparked a new political conflict between the government and the opposition. The parliamentary majority argues that the initiative aims to bring the legislation into line with the Constitutional Court’s ruling, while opposition lawmakers believe it amounts to a revision of the autonomy’s special status.

The heads of localities in Gagauzia adopted a declaration following their meetings with Maia Sandu, President of the Republic of Moldova, and members of the People’s Assembly of Gagauzia.

The demand that elections be held in Gagauzia this fall under a proportional representation system is contrary to the Constitution and the current legislation of Moldova, and is therefore unacceptable.

American journalist and one of the most influential conservative commentators, Tucker Carlson, stated that he intends to help establish a new political party, accusing Republicans and Democrats of taking the same stance on issues of war and public finances.

In a 25-minute address to the nation, U.S. President Donald Trump revealed shocking vulnerabilities in the country’s electoral system and cited declassified intelligence reports which, in particular, indicates that China has gained access to the data of 220 million American voters.

The parliamentary opposition (the “Alternative” bloc, the Communist Party, the Socialist Party, “Democracy at Home,” and “Our Party”) is insisting on systemic changes to election legislation. The proposed draft amendments to the Electoral Code No. 325/2022 “provide for a radical democratization of the electoral process.”

In the last three election cycles, the quota system (40% gender representation on candidate lists) has led to a record number of women in parliament and local councils. However, the representation of other vulnerable groups in these bodies remains insufficient.

UPDATED. The ruling Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) has set itself the goal of winning all elections over the next four years “to ensure political stability and accelerate Moldova’s accession to the European Union.” The party’s commitments for the 2026–2030 electoral cycle were announced by party chairman Igor Grosu during the party’s fourth congress, held on Sunday, June 14.

Moldovan President Maia Sandu has sent a congratulatory message to Nikol Pashinyan on his victory in the parliamentary elections.

The ruling Civil Pact party is in the lead in Armenia’s parliamentary elections. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced that the party will single-handedly form the government.

Voting in the parliamentary elections has been completed in Armenia. All 2005 polling stations throughout the country have closed. Counting of votes has started.

Armenia is holding regular parliamentary elections. The citizens of the country will have to elect a new National Assembly for a five-year term. As a result of the elections, the government will be formed and the future Prime Minister of the country will be determined.

The partially recognized western Balkan state is holding another early election. Acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s “Self-Determination” movement is considered the main contender for victory