Moldovan citizens will cast their votes on September 28 to elect members of Parliament for a new four-year term. The Electoral Code mandates that authorities hold elections within three months after the current legislature’s mandate ends or after Parliament dissolves. Lawmakers must set the election date at least 80 days in advance.
Political parties and electoral blocs may submit candidate lists containing a minimum of 51 and a maximum of 111 individuals. Each candidate must provide a set of documents, including a declaration of income. Parties may replace or withdraw candidates until the official start of the electoral campaign.
Independent candidates must form initiative groups and collect signatures from a minimum of 2,000 and a maximum of 2,500 eligible voters. Female independent candidates may qualify with at least 1,000 signatures.
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An independent candidate may withdraw their candidacy, but no later than 10 days before the election.
To enter Parliament, electoral blocs must secure at least 7% of the vote. The threshold is 5% for political parties and 2% for independent candidates. The Central Electoral Commission will allocate mandates based on the percentage of votes received by each eligible candidate.
Candidates included on party lists will enter Parliament in the order in which they appear on the list. Those not initially elected may be appointed later if a mandate becomes vacant.