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Pro-EU candidate leads in Romanian presidential race – exit polls Pro-EU candidate leads in Romanian presidential race – exit polls
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Bucharest mayor Nicusor Dan has an edge over his competitor, George Simion in three out of four pollstersBucharest mayor Nicusor Dan has an edge over his competitor, George Simion in three out of four pollsters
Bucharest mayor Nicusor Dan has taken the lead over his opponent, George Simion, in the Romanian presidential election, according to exit polls released on Sunday evening. Both candidates have declared victory, despite the official results not yet being announced.Bucharest mayor Nicusor Dan has taken the lead over his opponent, George Simion, in the Romanian presidential election, according to exit polls released on Sunday evening. Both candidates have declared victory, despite the official results not yet being announced.
The outcome may hinge on the diaspora vote, which remains uncounted.The outcome may hinge on the diaspora vote, which remains uncounted.
Dan garnered slightly over 54% of the vote, data published by the Avangarde and CURS show. Another pollster, INSCOP, put his result at 52%. Simion was gaining between 45% and 48% according to the three exit polls. Data published by a fourth pollster, Sociopol, suggested that the candidates were neck-and-neck.Dan garnered slightly over 54% of the vote, data published by the Avangarde and CURS show. Another pollster, INSCOP, put his result at 52%. Simion was gaining between 45% and 48% according to the three exit polls. Data published by a fourth pollster, Sociopol, suggested that the candidates were neck-and-neck.
Exit poll results are based on questionnaires completed by voters immediately after casting their ballots. According to local media, these polls do not account for votes cast by the diaspora abroad, which could significantly influence the final outcome.Exit poll results are based on questionnaires completed by voters immediately after casting their ballots. According to local media, these polls do not account for votes cast by the diaspora abroad, which could significantly influence the final outcome.
DETAILS TO FOLLOW Voter turnout for the runoff on Sunday was significantly higher than in the first round held on May 4, according to the Romanian electoral authority. Around 53% of eligible voters – 9.5 million people – cast ballots in the first round. In the runoff, these figures rose to nearly 65% and 11.6 million, respectively.
Over 1.6 million Romanians abroad voted, according to electoral authority data, amounting to roughly 13% of all votes cast.
Just after the exit poll results were announced, Dan stated that “a community of Romanians, who want… a society of dialogue, not a message of hate, won.” Meanwhile, Simion claimed on X he was “the New President of Romania.”
A staunch critic of the EU and opponent of military aid to Kiev, Simion won the first round on May 4 decisively, securing 40% of the vote. His success in the first round triggered a collapse of the pro-Western coalition government in Bucharest.
Speaking at a rally earlier this week, Simion vowed to oppose “centralization” imposed by Brussels and prevent Romania from becoming an EU “province.” He also praised US President Donald Trump and said he would seek closer bilateral ties with Washington if he won the presidency.
Dan is known for holding strong pro-EU and pro-NATO views and has called Romania’s support for Kiev vital for its national security. He campaigned on a promise to combat corruption and to keep the nation firmly within the course set by Brussels.