The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) informs that today, November 15, 2026, elections are being held in the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia for members of the People’s Assembly of Gagauzia and for the position of Governor (Bashkan) of Gagauzia.

A total of 132 candidates have been registered for the 35 seats in the People’s Assembly, while eight candidates are running for the position of Governor (Bashkan).

For the two elections, the CEC printed a total of 258,780 ballot papers, with 129,390 allocated to each election.

More than 129,000 voters are expected to cast their ballots. All 67 polling stations opened at 7:00 a.m. and will close at 9:00 p.m.

As of 9:00 a.m., a total of 2,841 voters had cast their ballots, representing 2.20% of the electorate. The voting process is proceeding without incidents.

Voters who are unable to travel to a polling station due to health conditions or other valid reasons may request mobile voting at their location. Applications submitted on election day will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. and must be accompanied by a medical certificate.

To facilitate voter participation, the multifunctional centers of the Public Services Agency in Comrat, Ceadîr-Lunga and Vulcănești are operating today from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. These centers issue temporary identity cards free of charge and distribute completed identity documents to citizens of the Republic of Moldova who have reached the age of 18 and have had their domicile or temporary residence registered in a locality within the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia for at least three months before election day.

For information about voting procedures, polling station addresses and other matters related to participation in the elections, voters may contact the CEC Call Center at (+373) 22 880 101, available today between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.

The CEC reminds everyone that election campaigning is prohibited on election day. Electoral contestants and their supporters are urged to respect this prohibition and contribute to ensuring that the elections take place in a fair and peaceful environment, allowing voters to freely express their choices.

The police are responsible for maintaining public order, helping prevent violations of electoral legislation and notifying the competent authorities of any irregularities identified.