Tag: 2024 presidential election in Romania

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION – The hard-right independent candidate Călin Georgescu leads the list of partial results with 22.94% of total votes, followed by the representative of the reformist Save Romania Union (USR) party, Elena Lasconi with 19.17%, who currently has a very slim lead over of the candidate in third place, the incumbent Prime Minister and president of the largest party in Romania, PSD (Social-Democrats), Marcel Ciolacu, who has grabbed 19.15% of the vote.

Early exit polls on Sunday had put Ciolacu in a comfortable lead, projecting the center-right candidate, Lasconi, was trailing 5% behind. Some 1,400 votes currently separate the two candidates.

Georgescu’s result stunned both society and media, after the independent opted not to secure the support of any political faction, preferring to conduct his campaign on social media (particularly on TikTok), leveraging anti-establishment rhetoric to rally more voters.

A figure of great controversy, Georgescu is known for his overt support of Russia’s war in Ukraine, but also for his admiration of the Legionnaire Movement in Romania and his sovereigntist views. In a quick reaction, Russia’s state-controlled media outlet RIA Novosti called Georgescu a “candidate aligned to Russia”.

The presidential runoff is slated for December 8, while the parliamentary election will be held on December 1, the National Day of Romania.

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION – The hard-right independent candidate Călin Georgescu leads the list of partial results with 22.94% of total votes, followed by the representative of the reformist Save Romania Union (USR) party, Elena Lasconi with 19.17%, who currently has a very slim lead over of the candidate in third place, the incumbent Prime Minister and president of the largest party in Romania, PSD (Social-Democrats), Marcel Ciolacu, who has grabbed 19.16% of the vote.

Early exit polls on Sunday had put Ciolacu in a comfortable lead, projecting the center-right candidate, Lasconi, was trailing 5% behind. Some 800 votes currently separate the two candidates.

Georgescu’s result stunned both society and media, after the independent opted not to secure the support of any political faction, preferring to conduct his campaign on social media (particularly on TikTok), leveraging anti-establishment rhetoric to rally more voters.

A figure of great controversy, Georgescu is known for his overt support of Russia’s war in Ukraine, but also for his admiration of the Legionary Movement in Romania and his sovereigntist views. In a quick reaction, Russia’s state-controlled media outlet RIA Novosti called Georgescu a “candidate aligned to Russia”.

The presidential runoff is slated for December 8, while the parliamentary election will be held on December 1, the National Day of Romania.

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION – The hard-right independent candidate Călin Georgescu leads the list of partial results with 22.91% of total votes, followed by the representative of the reformist Save Romania Union (USR) party, Elena Lasconi with 19.16%, who currently has a very slim lead over of the candidate in third place, the incumbent Prime Minister and president of the largest party in Romania, PSD (Social-Democrats), Marcel Ciolacu.

Early exit polls on Sunday had put Ciolacu in a comfortable lead, projecting the center-right candidate, Lasconi, was trailing 5% behind. A little over a hundred votes currently separate the two candidates.

Georgescu’s result stunned both society and media, after the independent opted not to secure the support of any political faction, preferring to conduct his campaign on social media (particularly on TikTok), leveraging anti-establishment rhetoric to rally more voters.

A figure of great controversy, Georgescu is known for his overt support of Russia’s war in Ukraine, but also for his admiration of the Legionary Movement in Romania and his sovereigntist views. In a quick reaction, Russia’s state-controlled media outlet RIA Novosti called Georgescu a “candidate aligned to Russia”.

The presidential runoff is slated for December 8, while the parliamentary election will be held on December 1, the National Day of Romania.

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION – The hard-right independent candidate Călin Georgescu leads the list of partial results with 22.91% of total votes, followed by the incumbent Prime Minister and president of the largest party in Romania, PSD (Social-Democrats), Marcel Ciolacu with 19.17%, and the representative of the reformist Save Romania Union (USR) party, Elena Lasconi, with 19.16%.

Early exit polls on Sunday had put Ciolacu in a comfortable lead, projecting the center-right candidate, Lasconi, was trailing 5% behind. Some 450 votes currently separate the two candidates.

Georgescu’s result stunned both society and media, after the independent failed to secure the support of any political faction, and chose to conduct his campaign on social media (particularly on TikTok), leveraging anti-establishment rhetoric to rally more voters.

A figure of great controversy, Georgescu is known for his overt support of Russia’s war in Ukraine, but also for his admiration of the Legionary Movement in Romania and his sovereigntist views. In a quick reaction, Russia’s state-controlled media outlet RIA Novosti called Georgescu a “candidate aligned to Russia”.

The presidential runoff is slated for December 8, while the parliamentary election will be held on December 1, the National Day of Romania.

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION – The hard-right independent candidate Călin Georgescu leads the list of partial results with 22.91% of total votes, followed by the incumbent Prime Minister and president of the largest party in Romania, PSD (Social-Democrats), Marcel Ciolacu with 19.18%, and the representative of the reformist Save Romania Union (USR) party, Elena Lasconi, with 19.15%.

Early exit polls on Sunday had put Ciolacu in a comfortable lead, projecting the center-right candidate, Lasconi, was trailing 5% behind. Some 2,500 votes currently separate the two candidates.

Georgescu’s result stunned both society and media, after the independent failed to secure the support of any political faction, and chose to conduct his campaign on social media (particularly on TikTok), leveraging anti-establishment rhetoric to rally more voters.

A figure of great controversy, Georgescu is known for his overt support of Russia’s war in Ukraine, but also for his admiration of the Legionary Movement in Romania and his sovereigntist views.

The vote poses “a dilemma for the millions of Romanians who voted for other candidates”, the BBC writes in response to the results. In turn, Politico describes Georgescu as a candidate who came “out of nowhere” to overturn what many saw a predictable clash between the PSD candidate and a representative of the parliamentary opposition.

The presidential runoff is slated for December 8, while the parliamentary election will be held on December 1, the National Day of Romania.

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION – After counting approximately 99.80% of total votes, the first round of the presidential election in Romania was surprisingly won by Călin Georgescu, an independent candidate, accused of supporting Russia and eulogizing representatives of the Romanian far-right in the inter-war period. Georgescu grabbed 22.91% of total votes, with large numbers in the Diaspora and the capital-city Bucharest as well.

Some 4 thousand votes currently separate the candidates in second and third place respectively, Social-Democrat leader, Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, with 19.19%, and the leader of Save Romania Union (USR), Elena Lasconi, with 19.15% The leader of the ultranationalist and populist Alliance for the Unity of Romanians, George Simion, came in fourth in 13.89%, followed by the president and candidate of the National Liberal Party, former Prime Minister Nicolae Ciucă with 8.82%.

The second round of the presidential election is slated for December 8, while the parliamentary election will be held on December 1, the National Day of Romania.

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION – After counting approximately 98% of total votes, the first round of the presidential election in Romania was surprisingly won by Călin Georgescu, an independent candidate, accused of supporting Russia and eulogizing representatives of the Romanian far-right in the inter-war period. Georgescu grabbed 22.83% of total votes, with large numbers in the Diaspora and the capital-city Bucharest as well.

Some 16 thousand votes separate the candidates in second and third place respectively, Social-Democrat leader, Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, with 19.27%, and the leader of Save Romania Union (USR), Elena Lasconi, with 19.08% The leader of the ultranationalist and populist Alliance for the Unity of Romanians, George Simion, came in fourth in 13.89%, followed by the president and candidate of the National Liberal Party, former Prime Minister Nicolae Ciucă with 8.82%.

Over 9.4 million Romanians, accounting for over 52% of people on permanent lists, cast their votes on Sunday. Around 800 thousand Romanians also voted abroad. The difference between urban and rural areas was approximately 2 million votes. A total of 13 candidates enrolled in the race, 9 backed by political parties and 4 independent candidates. The second round of the presidential election is slated for December 8, while the parliamentary election will be held on December 1, the National Day of Romania.

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION – Social-Democrat leader, Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu has won the first round of the presidential election, held on Sunday in Romania. After counting approximately 70% of total votes, Marcel Ciolacu ranks first in preliminary standings with 23%. In runner-up position with 22% is Călin Georgescu, a surprising independent candidate, accused of supporting Russia and eulogizing representatives of the Romanian far-right in the inter-war period. According to exit polls, Marcel Ciolacu grabbed 24%, while the leader of Save Romania Union (USR), Elena Lasconi, is in second place with 19.6%, followed by Călin Georgescu with 17%. Over 9.4 million Romanians, accounting for over 52% of people on permanent lists, cast their votes on Sunday. Around 800 thousand Romanians also voted abroad. The difference between urban and rural areas was approximately 2 million votes. A total of 13 candidates enrolled in the race, 9 backed by political parties and 4 independent candidates. The second round of the presidential election is slated for December 8, while the parliamentary election will be held on December 1, the National Day of Romania.

Presidential Election – The first round of the presidential election takes place on Sunday in Romania, with over 18 million voters being expected to hit the polls in the nearly 19,000 polling stations organized in the country. According to the Permanent Electoral Authority (AEP), voter turnout stood at over 50% at 8 PM. Over 750,000 Romanians have so far voted in the 951 polling stations open abroad. The voting process abroad started on Friday, where voter turnout was subpar, Radio Romania correspondents say. Most ideological trends are represented in the competition, from Social-Democrats to Liberals, and from pro-Europeans to populist ultra-nationalists and sovereigntists. The second round of the presidential election is scheduled for December 8. The parliamentary election is scheduled on December 1, the National Day of Romania. We recall that on June 9, local and European Parliament elections took place in Romania. (VP)

Presidential Election – The first round of the presidential election takes place on Sunday in Romania, with over 18 million voters being expected to hit the polls in the nearly 19,000 polling stations organized in the country. According to the Permanent Electoral Authority (AEP), voter turnout stood at over 45% after the first 11 hours of voting, which means that about 8.2 million voters cast their vote, over 1.4 million voters more in urban centers compared to the rural area. Over 674,000 Romanians have so far voted in the 951 polling stations open abroad. The voting process abroad started on Friday, where voter turnout was subpar, Radio Romania correspondents say. The data provided by AEP show that the number of people who cast their vote in the first two days of the election was 223 thousand, of whom over 4,000 opted for postal voting. The largest mobilization was in Great Britain, where over 42 thousand Romanians have voted. They are followed by Romanians in Germany, Italy and Spain. 13 candidates are enrolled in the presidential race, 9 representing political parties and 4 independents. Most ideological trends are represented in the competition, from Social-Democrats to Liberals, and from pro-Europeans to populist ultra-nationalists and sovereigntists. The second round of the presidential election is scheduled for December 8. The parliamentary election is scheduled on December 1, the National Day of Romania. We recall that on June 9, local and European Parliament elections took place in Romania. (VP)

Presidential Election – The first round of the presidential election takes place on Sunday in Romania, with over 18 million voters being expected to hit the polls in the nearly 19,000 polling stations organized in the country. According to the Permanent Electoral Authority (AEP), voter turnout stood at over 41% after the first 10 hours of voting, which means that about 7.4 million voters cast their vote, over 1.3 million voters more in urban centers compared to the rural area. Over 616,000 Romanians have so far voted in the 951 polling stations open abroad. The voting process abroad started on Friday, where voter turnout was subpar, Radio Romania correspondents say. The data provided by AEP show that the number of people who cast their vote in the first two days of the election was 223 thousand, of whom over 4,000 opted for postal voting. The largest mobilization was in Great Britain, where over 42 thousand Romanians have voted. They are followed by Romanians in Germany, Italy and Spain. 13 candidates are enrolled in the presidential race, 9 representing political parties and 4 independents. Most ideological trends are represented in the competition, from Social-Democrats to Liberals, and from pro-Europeans to populist ultra-nationalists and sovereigntists. The second round of the presidential election is scheduled for December 8. The parliamentary election is scheduled on December 1, the National Day of Romania. We recall that on June 9, local and European Parliament elections took place in Romania.