The registration process for candidates running for seats in the People’s Assembly of Gagauzia in the regional elections scheduled for 15 November 2026 has concluded. Yesterday, the Comrat, Ceadîr-Lunga, and Vulcănești District Electoral Councils registered the final candidates, TRIBUNA reports.

According to data compiled by the Central Electoral Council of Gagauzia, a total of 135 candidates will compete for the 35 seats in the People’s Assembly. Of these, 42 were nominated by political parties (31.1%), while 93 are running as independent candidates (68.9%).

Of all registered candidates, 23 are women (17%), and 112 are men (83%).

Meanwhile, the district electoral councils have issued decisions rejecting the registration of three candidates.

The elections for the People’s Assembly of Gagauzia will take place on 15 November 2026 across 35 single-member electoral constituencies.