The Central Electoral Council of Gagauzia (CECG), during the meeting on September 30, 2026, examined the applications submitted by Ivanna Koksal and Serghei Anastasov regarding the registration of initiative groups for collecting signatures in support of their candidacies for the position of Governor (Bașcan) of Gagauzia, in the elections on November 15, 2026.

During the same meeting, the CECG adopted the decision regarding the confirmation of the person responsible for finances (treasurer) on behalf of Ms. Ivanna Koksal, for the duration of the initiative group's activity. The confirmation of the treasurer is carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Electoral Code no. 325/2022 and the Regulation on the financing of initiative groups and electoral campaigns, approved by the Decision of the Central Electoral Commission no. 1185/2023.

Also today, the Political Party "Gagauz People's Party" submitted to the CECG the documents for the registration of Ivan Cîlcic, designated as a candidate for the position of Governor (Bașcan) of Gagauzia.

Between September 22-30, 2026, documents were submitted to the CECG for the registration for the position of Governor (Bașcan) of Gagauzia for Cornel Dudnic, Alexandr Stoianoglo, Fiodor Gagauz - Candidate from the Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova, Petru Vlah, and Oleg Garizan.

The documents submitted for registration are subject to verification under the electoral regulatory framework, and the decision regarding registration or, as the case may be, refusal of registration is adopted within the timeframe provided by electoral legislation, of no more than 7 days from the date of receipt of the documents.

In the "Various" section, the members of the CECG collegially examined other organizational aspects necessary for conducting electoral procedures within the competence of the Council.

The reception of documents for the registration of candidates for the position of Governor (Bașcan) of Gagauzia continues until October 6, 2026, inclusive, during the hours of 09:00-17:00.

The decisions adopted by the Central Electoral Council of Gagauzia are published on the official website of the CECG, in the "CEC Decisions" section.

More information regarding the organization and conduct of the regional elections on November 15, 2026, is available on the official website of the Central Electoral Commission, in the "Regional Elections of 15.11.2026" section, as well as on the page dedicated to the Central Electoral Council of Gagauzia.

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