The Socialist Party of the Republic of Moldova (PSRM) issued a press release challenging the results of the November 3, 2024, presidential election, in which Maia Sandu was declared the winner. Referring to Sandu as the “president of the diaspora,” the Socialists stated they do not recognize votes from polling stations abroad, which they claim secured her victory. The PSRM alleged numerous irregularities, particularly in the Transnistrian region and among the diaspora, stating that these votes do not reflect a “free and democratic expression of the will of the people.”
“The PSRM, which supported the true winner, Alexandr Stoianoglo, asserts that the recent election cannot be considered fair,” the statement said. They cited alleged issues such as a reduced number of polling stations, restricted voter access, and election-day violations, including electoral agitation and ballot tampering, claiming these issues prevented hundreds of thousands of citizens from voting, skewing the final results.
The party criticized the election’s integrity, claiming that since the first round, international observers had noted extensive misuse of state resources, forced mobilization of public sector workers, and media biases favoring Sandu, who, they assert, “lost internally” despite these advantages. They argue that 51.19% of resident Moldovans—those who work, pay taxes and raise their families in Moldova—voted for Stoianoglo, showing broad disapproval of the current government.
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The PSRM called for urgent reforms, demanding depoliticization of institutions such as the Central Electoral Commission, the Constitutional Court, the Broadcasting Council, and other state bodies to ensure a level playing field in future elections. They announced plans to work with other political parties and civil society to create a shared strategy for fairer elections.
Expressing gratitude to all citizens who participated in the election, both in Moldova and abroad, the PSRM pledged to “defend the interests of every Moldovan,” emphasizing their commitment to upholding the will of those who supported Alexandr Stoianoglo, whom they described as the “People’s President.”
On Sunday, the second round of presidential elections took place in the Republic of Moldova. Election officials have counted all votes cast in the second round. After processing diaspora votes, Maia Sandu leads with 55.33%, while her opponent, Alexandr Stoianoglo, received 44.67%, according to data from the Central Electoral Commission.
Approximately 1.69 million citizens participated in the November 3, 2024, runoff, with over 329,000 casting their votes abroad.