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Pro-Russian candidate leads in Moldova presidential election
Source: BBC
Pro-Russian candidate leads in Moldova presidential election
30 October 2016 Europe
A pro-Russian candidate is leading presidential elections in Moldova, partial results show.
With 92% of the votes counted, Igor Dodon - from the Socialist party - is winning with 49.7%. His pro-Western rival Maia Sandu currently has 37%.
To avoid a run-off in November, a contender must win an outright majority in the first round.
Sunday's poll was the first direct presidential election in Moldova for 20 years.
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30 October 2016 Europe
A pro-Russian candidate is leading presidential elections in Moldova, partial results show.
With 92% of the votes counted, Igor Dodon - from the Socialist party - is winning with 49.7%. His pro-Western rival Maia Sandu currently has 37%.
To avoid a run-off in November, a contender must win an outright majority in the first round.
Sunday's poll was the first direct presidential election in Moldova for 20 years.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-37814503
