On Sunday, the second round of repeated presidential elections takes place in Romania. The voters have a choice between the leader of the radical right -wing party Aur George Simion and the pro -European mayor of Bucharest Nicusor Dan.
In the first round, Simions received 41 percent votes, and Dan – 21 percent In addition to them, nine candidates competed. Most of them before the second round supported Dan.
Attendance in the second round of elections in Romania higher by 21 percent
Data on election attendance in Romania during the first four hours of voting show that it is by 21 percent higher than in the first round. At that time, 2.6 million people voted, i.e. approx. 15 percent voters.
Voters in cities (an increase of 25 %) than a rural electorate (by 16 %) are more behind the increase in attendance. In total, voters in cities are responsible for nearly 58 percent. Those who have already voted.
A large mobilization was also recorded among young people aged 18-24 (an increase of 29.1 percent) and 35-44 years (increase by 31.3 percent).
High attendance in cities and abroad. What does this mean for candidates?
– greater attendance in cities and among young people It looks good for Dana Costin politologist assessed PAP for PAP.
Among the diaspora, where voting has been going on since Friday, the increase in attendance is even more clear. Over 80 percent have already voted its vote. entitled to vote in premises outside the country. This is almost twice as much as when voting in the first round.
George Simiona chose most of the diaspora round, which was voted by 61 percent this electoral group (among all voters, support was 41 percent). His rival, the pro -European mayor of Bucharest Nicusor Dan, received 25 percent in this group of voters. votes (21 percent among the entire electorate).
Political commentators explain that although in the first round Simion was more popular among rumuni living abroad, one cannot be sure that greater mobilization in the second round this time will also be beneficial for the AUR leader. – You can also imagine a scenario in which Voters are mobilized in fear of winning the Eurosceptic Simion – says Cioban.
Large mobilization of Romanians in Moldova
Mobilization in Moldova is particularly high, and the local diaspora – unlike people living in Western Europe, is clearly pro -European – notes the political scientist.
Sunday elections take place after in December last year The constitutional court annulled the first round of presidential elections of November 24, 2024. The reason for this decision was the allegations of one of the candidates – Calina Georgescu, who won first place – for abuse in the campaign and breaking the principles of fair election competition, as well as support from the “external actor”, with a suggestion that it is about Russia.
Voting will end at 21 (20 in Poland) and Exit Poll will be published at the same time.
