Over 17.9 million Romanian citizens qualified to cast their votes in the upcoming presidential election
Voters in Romania are gearing up for another round of elections on May 4, 2025, where they'll decide on their next president. As per the Permanent Electoral Authority (AEP), a whopping 18 million citizens are registered to cast their votes in the election.
In the upcoming poll, the far-right leader of the Alliance for the Union of Romanians, George Simion, appears to be the frontrunner, with polls placing him around 30-35%. Other key candidates include Crin Antonescu, the pro-EU coalition candidate representing a coalition including the National Liberal Party, Social Democrats, and others; Nicusor Dan, the Bucharest mayor supported by multiple parties, including DREPT and PMP; Victor Ponta, the former prime minister (2012–2015); Elena-Valeria Lasconi, the liberal party leader and mayor of Câmpulung; and Cristian-Vasile Terhes, an MEP since 2019. The field is rounded out by several other candidates, such as Lavinia Sandru, John-Ion Banu Muscel, Silviu Predoiu, and Daniel Funeriu, a former education minister.
A notable detail about this election is that the initial election held on 24 November 2024 was annulled, leading to this rerun in 2025. Keep these key contenders in mind as you head to the polls and exercise your right to vote.
- The upcoming general-news article will focus on the May 4, 2025, elections in Romania, in which citizens will vote for their next president among several key contenders.
- George Simion, the far-right leader of the Alliance for the Union of Romanians, is currently polling around 30-35% and seems to be the frontrunner for the presidential position in the upcoming election.
- In addition to George Simion, other prominent candidates vying for the presidency in Romania's upcoming elections include Crin Antonescu, Nicusor Dan, Victor Ponta, Elena-Valeria Lasconi, and Cristian-Vasile Terhes, while other candidates also fill out the field.
