July 2009 Moldovan parliamentary election
July 2009 Moldovan parliamentary election All 101 seats in Parliament 51 seats needed for a majorityTurnout 58.77% ( 1.2pp )
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.
Early parliamentary elections were held in Moldova on 29 July 2009.[1] [2] The Party of Communists of the Republic of Moldova (PCRM) won 48 of the 101 seats, but lost the majority they had won in the April elections .
Background
The country's parliament , elected months earlier , was dissolved by president Vladimir Voronin on 15 June 2009,[1] after it had twice failed to elect a new president .
Before the dissolution of the parliament , the electoral threshold was lowered from 6% to 5% and the minimum participation rate was lowered from half the electorate to a third of the electorate.[3] A poll from mid-July gave the PCRM only 29.7%, with the combined opposition (including the Democratic Party of Moldova now led by PCRM defector Marian Lupu ) at over 40%.[4] PCRM leader Voronin did not rule out entering into a "grand coalition" with the opposition parties if the election results were inconclusive.[5]
Conduct
Five Ukrainian election observers within the European Network of Election Monitoring Organizations (ENEMO) were deported from Moldova the day before the elections. According to the expelled observers, the Central Election Commission of Moldova registered only 55 of the 140 observers from ENEMO.[6]
Results
Voronin's party, the PCRM, received around 45% of the vote, whilst the other four parties that won seats each received between 7% and 16%.[7] However, the combined opposition parties secured more seats, and went in discussion over forming a coalition.[7] This has led some commentators to declare the election a loss for the Communists.[7] [8]
Party Votes % Seats +/– Party of Communists 706,732 44.69 48 –12 Liberal Democratic Party 262,028 16.57 18 +3 Liberal Party 232,108 14.68 15 0 Democratic Party 198,268 12.54 13 +13 Our Moldova Alliance 116,194 7.35 7 –4 Christian-Democratic People's Party 30,236 1.91 0 0 Social Democratic Party 29,434 1.86 0 0 Ecologist Party of Moldova "Green Alliance" 6,517 0.41 0 New Total 1,581,517 100.00 101 0 Valid votes 1,581,517 99.36 Invalid/blank votes 10,240 0.64 Total votes 1,591,757 100.00 Registered voters/turnout 2,708,381 58.77 Source: eDemocracy
By district
#
District
Registered
Voted
Turnout
Valid votes
PCRM
PLDM
PL
PDM
AMN
PPCD
PSD
PEAVM
1
Chișinău
618,910
385,179
62.24%
383,344
41.23%
16.89%
23.14%
10.55%
5.62%
1.15%
0.96%
0.47%
2
Bălți
107,163
57,245
53.42%
56,894
58.16%
12.82%
7.64%
15.60%
2.87%
1.15%
1.33%
0.43%
3
Găgăuzia
103,517
57,690
55.73%
57,276
77.78%
1.28%
0.43%
5.88%
3.73%
0.69%
9.87%
0.35%
4
Anenii Noi
70,140
39,649
56.53%
39,402
47.92%
18.04%
14.26%
11.05%
5.13%
2.11%
1.08%
0.41%
5
Basarabeasca
17,098
12,560
73.46%
12,481
52.05%
13.25%
5.50%
10.49%
7.59%
1.22%
9.26%
0.64%
6
Briceni
58,089
35,468
61.06%
35,207
57.61%
9.60%
7.27%
14.63%
7.09%
2.08%
1.32%
0.41%
7
Cahul
92,173
53,594
58.15%
53,303
38.36%
23.52%
15.89%
10.66%
7.69%
2.37%
1.20%
0.32%
8
Cantemir
43,480
25,761
59.25%
25,596
40.81%
24.93%
11.04%
10.07%
9.79%
1.74%
1.13%
0.48%
9
Călărași
60,966
34,020
55.80%
33,794
32.10%
17.59%
19.71%
10.02%
16.35%
2.25%
1.49%
0.49%
10
Căușeni
69,108
39,285
56.85%
39,041
44.26%
12.46%
12.12%
8.91%
16.78%
3.78%
1.29%
0.39%
11
Cimișlia
44,665
25,686
57.51%
25,541
43.98%
16.51%
9.33%
16.10%
10.50%
1.81%
1.41%
0.37%
12
Criuleni
57,324
34,331
59.89%
34,069
34.23%
16.85%
20.11%
13.29%
11.18%
2.92%
1.04%
0.38%
13
Dondușeni
33,223
21,378
64.35%
21,199
58.94%
10.08%
5.57%
14.16%
3.91%
3.72%
3.26%
0.37%
14
Drochia
67,723
39,324
58.07%
39,055
49.69%
16.22%
8.57%
16.28%
5.13%
2.03%
1.71%
0.36%
15
Dubăsari
25,286
16,230
64.19%
16,099
67.92%
8.55%
7.51%
8.68%
4.55%
1.57%
0.82%
0.40%
16
Edineț
64,123
38,219
59.60%
37,938
57.29%
8.15%
4.82%
18.34%
6.98%
1.37%
2.78%
0.27%
17
Fălești
71,198
39,507
55.49%
39,230
52.09%
13.65%
7.55%
17.14%
4.57%
2.36%
2.32%
0.34%
18
Florești
68,643
42,202
61.48%
41,761
54.39%
17.55%
4.90%
15.30%
4.82%
1.62%
1.07%
0.34%
19
Glodeni
46,981
25,916
55.16%
25,727
47.72%
18.90%
8.43%
13.44%
7.59%
1.71%
1.87%
0.34%
20
Hîncești
89,494
50,604
56.54%
50,265
33.00%
28.05%
14.12%
16.48%
5.15%
1.75%
1.15%
0.30%
21
Ialoveni
76,092
46,648
61.30%
46,334
25.02%
24.79%
23.16%
11.91%
11.81%
1.80%
0.96%
0.55%
22
Leova
42,039
22,299
53.04%
22,119
41.23%
15.31%
10.99%
14.25%
12.87%
3.02%
1.80%
0.53%
23
Nisporeni
49,284
28,389
57.60%
28,215
27.18%
22.67%
27.01%
6.88%
13.17%
1.50%
1.01%
0.58%
24
Ocnița
39,601
25,497
64.38%
25,322
65.92%
9.00%
3.82%
14.72%
3.66%
1.19%
1.34%
0.35%
25
Orhei
93,595
54,553
58.29%
54,162
29.51%
20.78%
18.74%
16.93%
7.95%
1.65%
4.02%
0.42%
26
Rezina
37,258
23,493
63.05%
23,295
48.83%
19.24%
10.65%
11.44%
4.97%
3.47%
1.03%
0.36%
27
Rîșcani
54,232
30,752
56.70%
30,541
51.09%
13.36%
8.87%
16.10%
6.51%
1.99%
1.74%
0.33%
28
Sîngerei
67,133
36,123
53.81%
35,913
43.43%
16.97%
9.36%
20.09%
6.18%
2.24%
1.42%
0.31%
29
Soroca
74,965
42,798
57.09%
42,434
48.65%
13.38%
7.96%
16.09%
10.57%
1.21%
1.77%
0.37%
30
Strășeni
73,756
41,404
56.14%
41,123
32.86%
18.07%
21.17%
12.02%
10.96%
2.36%
2.05%
0.51%
31
Șoldănești
33,163
19,431
58.59%
19,279
44.90%
13.81%
8.50%
12.66%
14.13%
4.15%
1.45%
0.39%
32
Ștefan Vodă
53,048
30,406
57.32%
30,204
36.52%
21.69%
14.31%
8.69%
8.04%
8.53%
1.84%
0.38%
33
Taraclia
31,041
19,856
63.97%
19,699
80.70%
2.97%
1.20%
10.05%
1.93%
0.78%
1.96%
0.41%
34
Telenești
51,786
30,348
58.60%
30,166
31.94%
26.09%
11.78%
12.64%
12.97%
2.47%
1.72%
0.39%
35
Ungheni
85,655
48,368
56.47%
48,007
46.68%
14.52%
12.96%
12.96%
7.56%
1.78%
2.64%
0.35%
36
Diplomatic missions
36,429
17,544
48.16%
17,482
8.49%
32.12%
43.78%
5.88%
5.75%
2.51%
1.00%
0.46%
Total
2,603,158
1,591,757
58.77%
1,581,517
44.69%
16.57%
14.68%
12.54%
7.35%
1.91
1.86%
0.41%
Reactions
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe , which was observing the election, said that whilst evidence had been found of "subtle intimidation and media bias", it concluded that major electoral fraud did not occur.[8]
After the results had been announced, Voronin acknowledged that there had been a swing in the popular vote against his party, and said he wants a "principled dialogue with all the political forces."[8] Neither the Communists nor the opposition parties combined had the three-fifths of parliament, 61 seats, necessary to elect a new president without gaining the support of some members of the other side.[8]
Michael Schwirtz of the New York Times said the reason the Communists did not gain a majority of the vote was unknown, though said it could have been the defection of Marian Lupu , a former parliamentary speaker, from the Communists to the Democratic Party of Moldova , which won 13 seats in this election.[9] Lupu was suggested as the next president.[7]
Aftermath
On 8 August 2009 four parties – Liberal Democratic Party (PLDM), the Liberal Party (PL), the Democratic Party (PDM), and the Our Moldova Alliance (AMN) – agreed to create a governing coalition named the Alliance for European Integration (AIE), their combined 53 seats being enough to push the Communist party (PCRM) into opposition.
Elected MPs
Results of the July 2009 Moldovan parliamentary election
The list of deputies elected in the 29 July 2009 parliamentary elections:
Party of Communists (PCRM)
Vladimir Voronin 1941, engineer-economist, jurist, Party of Communists of the Republic of Moldova leader
Zinaida Greceanîi 1956, economist, the Prime Minister of Moldova .
Vladimir Țurcan 1954, lawyer, former vice president of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova
Victor Mândru 1959, engineer-technologist, master in International Relations, former MP
Mark Tkaciuk 1966, PhD in history, former MP
Igor Dodon 1975, economist, PhD in Economy, First Vice Prime Minister
Vladimir Vitiuc 1972, economist from Bălți , former MP
Victor Stepaniuc 1958, pedagog, PhD in history, Vice Prime Minister
Eugenia Ostapciuc 1947, engineer-technologist, former President of the Moldovan Parliament , former MP
Vladimir Eremciuc 1951, physician from Ocnița , former MP
Maria Postoico 1950, lawyer, former MP
Ivan Călin 1935, agronomist, PhD in Economy, diplomat, former MP , former Prime Minister of Moldova .
Galina Balmoș 1961, pedagog from Strășeni , minister of the Ministry of Social Protection Family and Child
Valentin Guznac 1961, Mechanical engineer , jurist, Unemployed , minister of the Ministry of Public Administration
Anatolie Popușoi 1949, agronomist , director "Moldsilva", former MP
Dmitrii Todoroglo 1944, agronomist , former MP , brother-in-law of Vladimir Voronin
Grigore Petrenco 1980, economist, former MP , member Party of the European Left
Vasilii Șova 1959, jurist , minister , Moldovan Reintegration Ministry
Svetlana Rusu 1972, physician from Florești, Moldova , former MP
Iurie Munteanu 1972, economist, MBA , Deputy Minister of Economy and Trade, former MP
Igor Vremea 1973, lawyer from Mereșeni , PhD in law, former MP
Veronica Abramciuc 1958 historian
Aliona Babiuc 1969, pedagog, historian from Briceni , former MP
Elena Bondarenco 1965, economist from Soroca , former MP
Vadim Mișin 1945, lawyer, PhD in law, former MP
Alla Mironic 1941, Professor, PhD in Pedagogy, former MP
Vasile Iovv 1942, economist, PhD in Economy, former MP
Svetlana Popa 1964, mathematician -cybernetic , alderman , chief of Party of Communists in the City Council of Chișinău .
Violeta Ivanov 1967, environmental engineer , minister of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources
Raisa Spinovschi 1972, economist-accountant from Cocieri , former MP
Anatolie Zagorodnîi 1973, lawyer from Hîncești , master in economic law
Miron Anton 1941, agronomist, former MP
Irina Vlah 1974, lawyer from Comrat , PhD in law, member Party of the European Left
Oleg Reidman 1952, specialist in radiofizica and electronic, former MP
Oxana Radu 1976, lawyer, superior consultant, Territorial Administrative Department, Ungheni (Direcția teritorială control administrativ Ungheni)
Zinaida Chistruga 1954, General Director of Licensing Chamber of Moldova
Ludmila Belcencova 1972, historian, former MP
Ghenadie Morcov 1965, physician from Drochia , former MP
Oxana Domenti 1972, economist, PhD in Economy, former MP
Inna Șupac 1984, anthropologist, master in anthropology, former MP
Stoicov Iurie 1955, mechanical engineer from Călărași, Moldova , former MP
Ștefan Grigoriev 1949, physicist from Căușeni , specialist in optics and spectroscopy, former MP
Eduard Mușuc 1975, alderman , international economic relations, director, ICS "Zalmoxis Grup" SRL
Petru Porcescu 1953, cadastral engineer from Strășeni , former MP
Tatiana Botnariuc 1967, pedagog, director of the Territorial Social Security Office Dondușeni
Oleg Babenco 1968, PhD in History, rector Slavic University of Chișinău, former MP
Natalia Vâsotina 1970, pedagog, former MP
Oleg Garizan 1971, historian, mayor of Copceac, Gagauzia
On December 15, 2009, PCRM MPs Vladimir Țurcan , Victor Stepaniuc , Ludmila Belcencova , and Valentin Guznac left the Party of Communists' parliamentary faction, on grounds that the concerned group of lawmakers did not agree with the latest decisions by the PCRM's leadership. On March 17, 2010, Svetlana Popa left the Party of Communists' parliamentary faction.
Liberal Democratic Party (PLDM)
Vladimir Filat 1969, Liberal Democratic Party leader, degree in law, former MP
Alexandru Tănase 1971, degree in law, Vice President Liberal Democratic Party , former MP
Mihai Godea 1974, Vice President Liberal Democratic Party , professor, former MP
Liliana Palihovici 1971, Professor, former MP
Vitalie Nagacevschi 1965, lawyer, former MP
Iurie Țap 1955, pedagogue, mayor Florești, Moldova
Călin Vieru 1965, neurologist doctor, lawyer, former MP
Ion Balan 1962, agronomist from Lingura, Cantemir District , former MP
Vladimir Hotineanu 1950, physician surgeon , PhD, former MP
Iurie Leancă 1963, expert in international relations from Ialoveni , former MP
Valeriu Ghilețchi 1960, radio engineer , degree in theology, former MP
Mihail Șleahtițchi 1956, Professor from Bălți , PhD, former MP
Angel Agache 1976, degree in economics and law, master's degree in political management, former MP
Alexandru Cimbriciuc 1968, lawyer from Soroca , former MP
Simion Furdui 1963, specialist in public administration , former MP
Veceslav Ioniță 1973, economist, public administration, lecturer Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova
Valeriu Streleț 1970, lawyer, historian, director, "Bioprotect" SRL
Ion Butmălai 1964, lawyer Cahul
Liberal Party (PL)
Dorin Chirtoacă 1978, lawyer, General Mayor of Chișinău
Mihai Ghimpu 1951, Liberal Party leader, lawyer, former MP
Anatol Șalaru 1962, Physician , Liberal Party vice president, businessman
Corina Fusu 1959, Biology and Chemistry degree, journalist, Liberal Party vice president, former MP
Vadim Cojocaru 1961, economist, PhD in Economy, former MP
Anatolie Arhire 1956, engineer from Ungheni , vicepresident of the Ungheni District
Gheorghe Brega 1951, physician , former MP
Vadim Vacarciuc 1972, pedagog, coach from Bălți , former MP
Bodrug Oleg - 1965, physicist , editor, former MP
Ana Guțu 1962, philolog , PhD in Philology, Prime vicerector the Free International University of Moldova, Chișinău, former MP
Ion Hadârcă 1949, philolog , Professor, writer, former MP
Valeriu Nemerenco 1959, lawyer, PhD in Law, pretor Sectorul Buiucani
Ion Lupu 1963, forest engineer from Vărzărești , former MP
Mihail Moldovanu 1965, physician , PhD in Medicine, former MP
Boris Vieru 1957, philologist , Unemployed
Democratic Party (PDM)
Marian Lupu 1966, the Democratic Party of Moldova leader, economist, PhD in Economy, former President of the Moldovan Parliament
Valeriu Lazăr 1968, mechanical engineer, director "BIS-capital" SRL, former Minister of Economy.
Igor Corman 1969, historian, PhD in History, diplomat
Andrei Popov 1971, journalist, diplomat, Executive Director, Foreign Policy Association (APE).
Aurel Băieșu 1964, lawyer, PhD in Law, lecturer
Dumitru Diacov 1952, journalist, former Democratic Party leader, honorary leader of the Democratic Party
Oleg Serebrian 1969, historian, PhD in Political Sciences, Vice President Democratic Party
Alexandru Stoianoglo 1967, lawyer, "A. Stoianoglo" law firm owner.
Marcel Răducan 1967, engineer , PhD in Technical Sciences, lecturer
Valeriu Guma 1964, engineer-economist, former member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (2000–2001)
Anatolie Ghilaș 1957, from Codru, Moldova , construction engineer , Court of Accounts of the Republic of Moldova member
Valentina Buliga 1961, pharmacist , Master of Laws .
Stella Jantuan 1966, historian , sociologist , the head of the analytical-information department within the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova
Our Moldova Alliance (AMN)
Serafim Urechean 1950, Party Alliance Our Moldova leader, construction engineer , PhD in Economy, former MP
Veaceslav Untilă 1956, vice president of Party Alliance Our Moldova , Mechanical Engineer, lawyer, PhD in Law, lecturer , former president of the National Liberal Party (Moldova) , former MP
Ion Pleșca 1957, Judge Sectorul Botanica
Leonid Bujor 1950, historian, former MP
Vasile Balan 1950, philologist, former MP
Iurie Colesnic 1955, mechanical engineer, writer, Honoris Causa of the "Universității Umaniste" (Chișinău, 2000), former MP .
Veaceslav Platon 1973, lawyer, former MP
References
^ a b Moldova President Dissolves Parliament, Calls Poll Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty , 15 June 2009
^ Moldovans vote in election re-run BBC News , 29 July 2009
^ Republic of Moldova: The electoral threshold was reduced. The electoral alliances remain illegal Hotnews, 15 June 2009
^ Moldovan Communists Slide In Preelection Poll Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, 15 July 2009
^ Moldovan Communists To Consider Grand Coalition Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, 16 July 2009
^ Moldova Deports Five Observers Over Parliamentary Elections From Ukrainian Voters Committee Archived 2013-02-05 at archive.today Ukrainian News Agency, 29 July 2009
^ a b c d Harding, Luke (2009-07-30). "Moldova votes out Europe's last ruling Communists" . Guardian. Retrieved 2009-07-30 .
^ a b c d Kole, William; Corneliu Rusnac (2009-07-30). "Communist rout puts spotlight on obscure Moldova" . Associated Press. Archived from the original on August 3, 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-30 .
^ Schwirtz, Michael (2009-07-30). "Communists Lose in Moldova Vote" . New York Times . Retrieved 2009-07-30 .
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