As of the latest update at approximately 11:05 AM UTC on September 28th, 2025, over 500,000 people, representing 20% of eligible voters, have cast their ballots in Moldova's parliamentary elections. This figure was reported by user @Daractenus on social media, who also noted that turnout in pro-Russian regions like Transnistria and Gagauzia is lower than the national average. In Italy, the Aosta Valley regional elections saw a 21.7% turnout by 12:00 PM CEST. The Moldovan election, which will conclude at 9 PM local time, is not utilizing exit polls, with official results anticipated by tomorrow morning. The Central Electoral Commission previously reported a 20.55% turnout by 12:00 PM EEST, a figure lower than the 21.98% recorded at the same time in the 2021 election, according to Europe Elects. Earlier in the day, at 9:00 AM EEST, turnout was 4.75%. Former President Igor Dodon had previously called for protests on September 29th, alleging election fraud by the pro-EU President Maia Sandu. In the Aosta Valley, the 21.7% turnout by midday CEST compares to 23.3% in 2008, 23.5% in 2013, 20.9% in 2018, and 17.7% in 2020, according to Europe Elects data. The situation in the separatist region of Transnistria, which legally belongs to Moldova, remains tense, with reports analyzing its available troops and weapons.
