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Moldova holds presidential runoff amid fraud and intimidation allegations

abcnews.go.com — November 3, 2024 at 06:01 AM UTC

Moldovans are voting in a presidential runoff between pro-Western incumbent Maia Sandu and Russia-friendly Alexandr Stoianoglo. Sandu received 42% in the first round, while Stoianoglo garnered nearly 26%. Allegations of voter fraud and intimidation have emerged, complicating the election. Claims of a vote-buying scheme involving $39 million have surfaced, linked to exiled oligarch Ilan Shor. Authorities have conducted numerous searches and detained individuals for coercing voters. Prime Minister Dorin Recean reported anonymous death threats aimed at voters. The election is critical for Moldova's EU membership aspirations, which gained momentum after applying for candidate status in 2022. The outcome may influence future geopolitical tensions, especially with upcoming legislative elections in 2025.

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