(3 Nov 2024)
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Chisinau, Moldova – 03 November 2024
1. President Maia Sandu walking to podium
2. Close of cameraman
3. SOUNDBITE (Romanian) Maia Sandu, Moldova President:
“I thank all the people who participated in the vote from all the localities in the country. I especially thank the people of Chisinau, who participated in a large number in the vote today. I also want to thank the young people who set a record turnout. Today I thank our citizens outside the country, who showed exceptional mobilization. In many polling stations outside the country, the voting process continues. I urge you to vote, those of you who haven’t yet. I want to thank Mr. Constantin Cojocari, who at the age of 105 went from Chisinau to his hometown to vote. I appeal to all polling station workers, regardless of the candidate they represent, to be careful and count citizens’ votes correctly.”
4. Close of cameras
5. Sandu leaving
STORYLINE:
Moldova’s President Maia Sandu on Sunday thanked all citizens who voted as the country awaits the results of a decisive presidential runoff.
“I thank all the people who participated in the vote from all the localities in the country. I especially thank the people of Chisinau, who participated in a large number in the vote today. I also want to thank the young people who set a record turnout. Today I thank our citizens outside the country, who showed exceptional mobilization”, Sandu said.
In the first round held Oct. 20, Sandu obtained 42% of the ballot but failed to win an outright majority. She faces Alexandr Stoianoglo, a former prosecutor general, who outperformed polls in the first round with almost 26% of the vote.
Polling stations closed locally at 9 p.m. (1900 GMT), by which time 1.68 million people — about 54% of eligible voters — had cast ballots, according to the Central Electoral Commission. Moldova’s large diaspora also turned out in record numbers, with more than 315,000 casting ballots by the time local polls closed.
A poll released by research company iData indicates a tight race that leans toward a narrow Sandu victory, an outcome that might rely on Moldova’s diaspora. The presidential role carries significant powers in areas such as foreign policy and national security and has a four-year term.
AP Video by Nicolae Dumitrache
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