The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) has presented updated data on voter turnout in today’s regional elections. As of 6:00 PM, a total of 43,551 voters had exercised their right to vote, representing 33.62% of the total number of voters registered on the electoral rolls.

The highest voter turnout continues to be recorded in the Bugeac constituency, where more than 55% of voters have cast their ballots, while the lowest turnout has been registered in the Baurci constituency, at approximately 23%.

Of all those who have voted, 56.02% are women and 43.98% are men. The largest share of voters belongs to the 66–75 age group, followed by those aged 56–65.

According to information provided by the General Inspectorate of Police, 12 incidents involving possible violations of electoral legislation had been recorded by that time:

– Election campaigning and the display of electoral materials – 3 cases;

– Organized transportation of voters – 6 cases;

– Incidents inside polling stations – 1 case;

– Voter bribery – 1 case;

– Photographing ballot papers – 1 case.

Voters have three more hours to cast their ballots. All 67 polling stations will remain open until 9:00 PM.