The first Bucharest election results, sociological research at the polls: How many Bucharesters say they chose the lesser evil
Voting in the local elections in Bucharest, December 7, 2025. Photo: Inquam Photos / Octav Ganea
Almost half of those who voted in the morning in Bucharest said that they chose the lesser evil, according to a sociological poll conducted by ARA, according to Antena 3 CNN.
ARA Public Opinion, accredited by the Municipal Electoral Office in the polling stations, carries out a sociological research, and the first data were announced at 12:00, being valid for 11:30. The next ones will come at 14:00, 16:00, 18:00 and 20:00.
Data are collected by applying a real-time quantitative design, and interviews are conducted by telephone. The sample is constantly updated throughout the day, it being calculated according to the methodological standards specific to sociological surveys.
What those who voted answered:
Did you choose because you liked the candidate or did you choose a lesser evil?
- I liked the candidate — 49%
- I chose the lesser evil — 47%
- Don't know / Don't answer — 4%
Do you think the Bolojan Government will stand or fall after these elections?
- I think it will last — 42%
- I think it won't last — 45%
- Don't know — 12%
- No answer — 1%
Did you vote for a candidate supported by a party or an independent?
- Independent candidate — 9%
- Party-backed candidate — 76%
- No answer — 15%
When did you decide who to vote with?
- Before the election campaign — 33%
- During the campaign — 38%
- In the voting booth — 29%
- Don't know / Don't answer — 0%
Is the current election for the general mayor ideologically similar to that of the last election?
- Yes, similar — 59%
- No, the complete opposite — 23%
- I don't know what it means — 11%
- No answer — 7%
