On November 2, 2026, the 26th regular meeting of the Central Electoral Council of Gagauzia took place. Topics regarding the preparation for the regional elections on November 15, 2026, were examined.

Financial Reporting of Candidates

The Council took note of the reports regarding the electoral campaign financing of independent candidates for the position of Governor (Bașcan) of Gagauzia, according to the situation as of October 26, 2026. Following the verification of the presented information, no violations were found.

Election Observation

Five national observers from the ADEPT Public Association were approved. The submitted documents were verified for compliance with the established requirements.

Composition of the Electoral Offices of the Polling Stations

The Council approved changes regarding 11 electoral offices of the polling stations, including the completion of the composition and the replacement of some members.

During the meeting, it was noted that, following the approved changes, the composition of all Electoral Offices of the polling stations is complete. We remind that on November 15, 2026, 67 electoral offices of the polling stations will operate in the territory of the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia.

Additionally, the decision regarding the exemption of members of the electoral offices from their permanent workplace duties was modified, following the re-election of the leadership of the electoral offices of polling stations No. 36 and No. 37 in Bugeac.

All decisions regarding the examined topics were adopted unanimously with the collegial vote of the majority.

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