Disinformation targets Gagauzia regional vote set for Nov. 15

Disinformation campaigns are actively targeting the upcoming regional elections in Gagauzia, spreading misleading claims regarding polling dates, candidate language rules, and regional autonomy, a fact-checking investigation revealed.

Gagauzia election campaign: Promises of social support and economic recovery

The election campaign in Gagauzia for the November 15 vote began on Friday, October 16, with promises of social support, a fair economy, and the preservation of national values and identity. Among the commitments made by the candidates is the conducting of a financial-economic and administrative audit within the first 100 days of their term.

Campaigning for the November 15 vote begins today in Gagauzia

The election campaign for deputies to the People's Assembly and for Governor of Gagauzia begins today, October 16. Consequently, registered candidates may conduct election campaigning for the vote on November 15 and organize meetings with voters.

Over 129,000 voters called to polls in Gagauzia's regional elections

Voters in Moldova's autonomous region of Gagauzia will cast ballots across 67 polling stations on November 15 to elect both their regional legislature and the new Governor (Bashkan).

Elections for Comrat's People's Assembly: 135 candidates

135 candidates will compete for 35 seats in the People's Assembly of Comrat during the regional elections on November 15, 2026. The candidate registration process concluded on October 12, after the constituency electoral councils in Comrat, Ceadâr-Lunga, and Vulcănești registered the final electoral contenders, according to the Central Electoral Council of the Gagauz autonomy.

Gagauzia elections: Three candidates for Bashkan are officially registered

Eight candidates will compete for Governor (Bashkan) of Gagauzia in the November 15 elections. On Monday, October 12, the Central Electoral Council of Gagauzia (CECG) registered the final three contenders: former Socialist MP Ivanna Koksal, the mayor of Comrat municipality Serghei Anastasov, and the mayor of Copceac village Oleg Garizan. All three are running as independent candidates.

Petru Vlah registered as a candidate for Governor of Gagauzia

Another candidate has registered for the race for Governor (Bashkan) of Gagauzia. Former MP Petru Vlah will run in the November 15 election representing the "NOI – Noua Opțiune Istorică" (WE – New Historical Option) party. The Central Electoral Council of Gagauzia (CECG) officially registered his candidacy on Friday, October 9. This brings the total number of candidates admitted to the race to five.

CECG has registered 71 candidates for deputy in Gagauzia's People's Assembly

Another 37 candidates for deputy seats in the People's Assembly of Gagauzia have been officially registered for the November 15 elections. As of October 8, the number of registered candidates has reached 71, according to the Central Electoral Council of Gagauzia (CECG).

A new candidate for Gagauzia elections: Ivan Cîlcic, registered by CECG

The Central Electoral Council of Gagauzia (CECG) has officially registered another candidate—the fourth—for the position of Governor (Bashkan) of Gagauzia. The candidate is Ivan Cîlcic, deputy chairman of the Gagauz People's Party.

Pro-Russian socialist enters race for Gagauzia governor

Gagauzia's election authority officially registered former lawmaker Fiodor Gagauz on Thursday as the first certified candidate for governor ahead of the autonomous region's vote scheduled for November 15.

Six independent and two party-backed candidates compete for Governor of Gagauzia

Eight contenders for Governor of Gagauzia have applied to register for the election—six independent candidates and two backed by parties.

Moldova tightens rules on online political ads and paid influencers

Moldova’s Central Electoral Commission unveiled sweeping legislative proposals on Monday to regulate digital campaign advertising, mandating that social media influencers and third-party groups publicly disclose all political sponsorships ahead of upcoming ballots.