Eight candidates have been registered for the position of Bashkan of Gagauzia, while 135 candidates are running for seats in the People’s Assembly. Elections in the region are scheduled for November 15.
The Central Electoral Council of Gagauzia has registered Fiodor Gagauz, Alexandr Stoianoglo, Corneliu Dudnic, Ivan Cîlcic, Petru Vlah, Ivanna Köksal, Serghei Atanasov and Oleg Garizan as candidates for the position of Bashkan.
By October 14, 2026, the electoral authority is expected to approve the design and wording of the ballot paper, the order in which electoral contestants will appear on it and, where applicable, the symbols of independent candidates.
Meanwhile, the registration process for candidates running for seats in the People’s Assembly of Gagauzia has been completed. According to consolidated data, 135 candidates will compete for the 35 seats in the legislature. Of these, 42 have been nominated by political parties (31.1%), while 93 are running as independents (68.9%).
Of all registered candidates, 23 are women (17%) and 112 are men (83%).
At the same time, constituency electoral councils have rejected the registration applications of three candidates, according to the Gagauzia Electoral Council.