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OSCE/ODIHR observers find that the general local elections of June 14 in Moldova were active and generally free, although their coverage in the media was politically influenced. Head of the election observation mission Kimmo Kiljunen said about it at a press conference in Chisinau. “The local elections were managed efficiently and voters were offered a diverse choice. The elections took place in the context of political turmoil caused by a massive financial scandal and resignation of prime minister two days before the elections. The atmosphere of the electoral campaign was strongly affected by the division of political forces and of society in terms of the future orientation of the country,” the expert said. // Infotag

In 458 localities of the country none of the candidates for mayor obtained more than half of valid votes, and the second round of elections will be organized there in 2 weeks. At the elections on Sunday, June 14, mayors were elected in 438 localities, and nationwide distribution of mandates is as follows: Liberal Democratic Party of Moldova — 181 mayors, Democratic Party of Moldova — 147, Party of Communists of the Republic of Moldova — 31, Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova — 22, Liberal Party — 13, “European People’s Platform of Moldova — Iurie Leanca” Electoral Bloc — 7, Our Party — 2, “Ravnopravie (Equality)” Movement — 1, independent candidates — 34.

After processing 100% of protocols in Balti municipality, Our Party candidate Renato Usatii obtained 72.46% of votes. The second place was taken by Party of Communists candidate Octavian Mahu with 8.69%, followed by Liberal Democratic Party candidate Boris Marcoci with 4.58%. The other candidates obtained about 4% and less. The majority in the Balti Municipality Council was gained by Our Party councilors, with 65.04%. They were followed by the Party of Communists with 9.12%, Party of Socialists with 5.98%, “European People’s Platform of Moldova — Iurie Leanca” Electoral Bloc with 4.81%, Democratic Party with 4.02%, Liberal Democratic Party with 3.78%, Liberal Party with 2.49%, and the rest with less than two percent. // IPN

Ilan Shor was elected mayor of Orhei with 61.97% of votes given in the elections of June 14. About 8,000 voters out of the about 13,000 who participated in voting gave their votes for Ilan Shor, who was a clear winner, with Vitalie Colun of the Liberal Democratic Party coming second with over 12% of votes. The Orhei town council will be formed in the proportion on 41% of councilors from the “Ravnopravie (Equality)” Movement. The Liberal Democratic Party obtained over 11% of votes, and the Liberal Party — 10%. The Democratic Party, “European People’s Platform of Moldova — Iurie Leanca” Electoral Bloc and the Party of Socialists obtained about 6% each. // IPN