Mayoral Runoff Election Results Announced in Three Moldovan Localities

Preliminary results from the May 31, 2026, runoff elections in Moldova confirm the election of new mayors in Orhei, Taraclia, and Ruseștii Noi, with a voter turnout of 31.44%.

Key points

• Independent candidate Ramiz Ansarov won the Orhei mayoral race with 57.88% of the vote.
• Ecaterina Iacobceac of the Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova (PSRM) secured the mayoralty in Taraclia with 51.23% of the vote.
• Diana Nastas of the 'Democrația Acasă' (Democracy at Home) party was elected mayor of Ruseștii Noi, receiving 61.18% of the vote.
• The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) reported that the voting process concluded without incidents across all 24 polling stations.

Why it matters

These local elections determine the leadership of three distinct Moldovan municipalities, impacting local governance and community development.