Romanian election: Early polls show reformist candidate poised for presidential runoff

In Romania's presidential election, early exit polls indicate that center-left Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu is leading with 25% of the vote, followed by reformist candidate Elena Lasconi at 18%. Nationalist candidate George Simion is projected to receive 15%, trailing behind independent Călin Georgescu, who has 16%. The final round of voting is scheduled for December 8, following parliamentary elections next Sunday. Preliminary results may still change as more votes are counted.