Promo-LEX Mission for Observing the Presidential Elections and Republican Constitutional Referendum on October 20, 2024: Detailed Information on the Conduct of the Electoral Processes

20 October 2024

14:00 pm

The Promo-LEX Observation Mission (OM) for the Presidential Elections and Constitutional Referendum on October 20, 2024, notes 658 alerts reported by Promo-LEX observers until 2:00 PM. The central team of the Promo-LEX Observation Mission (OM) processed 575 of these cases as incidents, of which 309 incidents are included in this release.

According to the observers, out of a total of 614 monitored polling stations, 237 are not accessible for individuals with mobility impairments, and 346 polling stations lack heating.

In 352 polling stations, between 9:30 AM and 12:30 PM, Promo-LEX observers reported incidents of overcrowding both inside and outside the polling stations.

Incidents reported during voting process:

Incidents related to the failure to maintain order in the polling station and within a 100-meter radius.

Presence of advertising materials, displays, and electoral panels within the polling station vicinity (100 meters from the polling location) – 15 cases. It is essential to emphasize that the responsibility for the removal of such advertising materials rests with the Local Public Administration (APL). This measure is designed to safeguard voters from external influences while they exercise their right to vote.

1. PS 22/40, Leova, Tomai: A poster soliciting citizens to vote for a particular option in the referendum was affixed to a door of the building housing the polling station (PS). The secretary of the Electoral Bureau of the Polling Station (PEB) was duly notified, and the promotional material was subsequently removed.
2. PS 01/296, Chișinău, Tohatin: At 07:15 AM, three banners endorsing a specific option in the referendum were identified within a 100-meter radius of the PS. Following the notification to the president of the PEB, these banners were promptly removed.
3. PS 8/33, Cantemir, Pleșeni: At 07:25 AM, electoral posters supporting a candidate in the presidential elections were observed within a 100-meter radius of the PS. Upon notification to the PEB president, the materials were removed in accordance with electoral regulations.
4. PS 18/29, Florești, Ghindești: At 06:30 AM, flyers featuring two candidates in the presidential elections were noted within a 100-meter radius of the PS. These materials were subsequently removed.
5. PS 11/33, Cimișlia, Lipoveni: Promotional materials advocating for an option in the constitutional referendum were displayed on the entrance door of the building housing the PS, within a 100-meter radius. The PEB president was notified, and the materials were removed.
6. PS 25/40, Orhei, Ivancea: Advertising materials and electoral posters related to the presidential elections were observed on the information board located approximately 10-15 meters from the PS.
7. PS 4/15, Anenii Noi, Chirca: Electoral flyers for a candidate in the presidential elections were present within a 100-meter radius of the PS.
8. PS 33/13, Taraclia, Albota de Sus: Electoral materials promoting a specific option in the referendum were located within a 100-meter radius of the PS. Upon verbal notification, the PEB president indicated that these materials would be removed; however, no action was taken within 30 minutes.
9. PS 21/38, Ialoveni, Ruseștii Noi: Within the premises of the PS, electoral materials promoting a specific option in the referendum were displayed. Upon verbal notification, the PEB president took immediate action to remove the materials.
10. PS 34/39, Telenești, Tîrșiței: Electoral posters supporting a candidate in the elections and an option in the referendum were observed within the radius of the PS. The materials were subsequently.
11. PS 29/20, Soroca, Căinarii Vechi: Electoral posters for two electoral candidates were displayed on an information board within a 100-meter radius of the PS. The PEB president subsequently removed these posters.
12. PS 22/26, Leova, Filipeni: Promotional materials supporting an option in the referendum were displayed within a 100-meter radius of the PS.
13. PS 11/2, Cimișlia: Two promotional materials advocating for a specific option in the referendum were observed less than 100 meters from the PS.
14. PS 8/1, Cantemir: Posters promoting a candidate in the presidential elections were displayed on the advertising board attached to the wall of the PS. Following notification to the PEB president, the posters were removed.
15. PS 37/11, Căușeni: Promotional materials supporting a specific option in the referendum were present within a 100-meter radius of the PS. The PEB did not take any action to remove the materials.

Electoral agitation or negative campaigning (PR) within the 100-meter radius and/or inside the polling station (PS) aimed at influencing voter choices – 14 cases. Electoral agitation or the dissemination of negative information (negative PR) is strictly prohibited on election day, both within the polling station and within a 100-meter radius, to prevent undue influence on voters’ decisions.

1. PS 38/228, Turkey, Istanbul: A voter publicly voiced opposition to a presidential candidate inside the polling station.
2. PS 02/24, Bălți: After receiving the ballots, a voter produced an electoral leaflet promoting a candidate from their bag. The PEB president issued a warning, after which the voter briefly complied by putting the leaflet away. However, the voter later displayed the leaflet again while voting for the candidate it promoted. After receiving a third warning from the PEB president and members, the voter finally complied.
3. PS 37/7, Anenii Noi, Hârbovăț: Three voters arrived to vote, with one visibly wearing a symbol indicating a preference in the referendum. The PEB president did not take any action.
4. PS 17/1, Fălești: A voter began shouting loudly, using offensive language directed at a presidential candidate. The PEB president requested that she calm down and leave the polling station, after which she complied.
5. PS 17/1, Fălești: At 09:32, a voter, upon exiting the voting booth, loudly encouraged others to vote for a specific candidate. The PEB president intervened and escorted the voter out.
6. PS 7/7, Cahul: At 10:28, a representative of a political party engaged in electoral agitation inside the polling station while voters were waiting in line. The PEB president issued a warning, but the representative continued to argue. This incident recurred each time a queue formed.
7. PS 34/27, Telenești, Mîndrești: Inside the polling station, a voter loudly announced their voting preference. The PEB president intervened and issued a warning.
8. PS 7/7, Cahul: A representative of a political party made statements supporting a referendum option inside the polling station. The PEB president issued a warning, which resolved the situation.
9. PS 37/18, Transnistria: At 07:40, a district councilor was observed near the polling station for more than 20 minutes, engaging in electoral agitation for a particular candidate.
10. PS 01/035, Chișinău, Botanica: Upon leaving the polling station, a voter urged another individual to support a specific political candidate. By the time the PEB president intervened, the police had already removed the voter.
11. PS 38/072, Greece, Athens: At 10:25, a voter, after receiving his ballots, loudly expressed support for a referendum option. The PEB members instructed him to refrain from electoral agitation.
12. PS 24/18, Ocnița, Gîrbova: At 11:15, a candidate’s representative, standing outside the polling station, advised at least two voters to refuse the ballots for the constitutional referendum. The PEB president and secretary issued a formal warning.
13. PS 37/17, Transnistria: Within 100 meters of the polling station, a voter was observed engaging in electoral agitation, urging passersby to support a particular candidate. The individual left after approximately 10 minutes.
14. PS 01/117, Chișinău, Centru: While waiting in line inside the polling station, a man loudly expressed support for a candidate and a referendum option multiple times. The PEB members did not intervene.

Unauthorized presence within the polling station or within a 100-meter radius – 19 cases. This restriction is in place to uphold the integrity and transparency of the electoral process, ensuring it remains free from undue influence.

1. PS 38/99, Republic of Italy, Milan: Two representatives of a candidate were present inside the polling station for over an hour without proper accreditation. The PEB members unanimously decided to adopt a resolution denying further access to these individuals within the polling station.
2. PS 01/093, Chișinău, Buiucani: At approximately 10:00, the PEB president reported to the police that a person was filming voters as they exited the polling station. Following police intervention, the individual left the area.
3. PS 4/27, Anenii Noi, Maximovca: A woman was observed remaining within a 100-meter radius of the polling station for an extended period (from approximately 7:20 AM until at least 10:30 AM), conversing with people entering and exiting the station, including a representative of an electoral competitor. The PEB president observed the situation but took no action.
4. PS 33/02, Taraclia: A group of at least five individuals was seen standing near the entrance to the polling station for approximately 10 minutes, engaging in discussions without a clear reason.
5. PS 20/32, Hîncești, Dancu: At 8:30 AM, an unidentified individual was observed near the entrance of the polling station, observing the station. When questioned by the PEB president, the individual claimed to be an observer, reportedly contacted by someone from Chișinău to monitor the station. Despite this claim, the individual did not provide any accreditation and left after approximately 10 minutes following the PEB president’s insistence.
6. PS 36/11, UTAG, Comrat: A suspicious individual was observed loitering near the polling station for an extended period, exhibiting unusual behavior such as repeatedly crossing the road without cause and conversing with people regarding voters heading to the station.
7. PS 33/04, Taraclia: At approximately 10:35 AM, an unauthorized individual was seen near the polling station taking photos and videos, reportedly for “Bessarabian Bulgarians.”
8. PS 11/40, Cimișlia, Satul Nou: A police officer was present inside the polling station from 7:40 AM to 8:10 AM. The officer did not interact with members of the PEB or voters during this time.
9. PS 7/19, Cahul, Andrușul de Sus: A police officer was observed inside the polling station, walking around without interacting with anyone, both inside and outside the station.
10. PS 18/28, Florești, Ghindești: At 9:08 AM, a supporter of a political party was seen approximately 30 meters from the polling station, photographing vehicles and individuals entering the station for approximately 30 minutes. The PEB president informed the individual that such activities were not permitted within the 100-meter radius of the polling station, after which the individual left.
11. PS 36/59, UTAG, Dezghingea: At 11:16 AM, unauthorized individuals claiming to be representatives of electoral competitors, but without proper accreditation, were found photographing electoral lists and filming the voting process inside the polling station. PEB members intervened and requested these individuals to leave.
12. PS 10/19, Căușeni, Cîrnățeni: A person was observed loitering around the polling station after having voted in the early morning. The individual entered and exited the station multiple times and interacted with voters between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM. PEB members did not observe or respond to this incident.
13. PS 01/001, Chișinău, Botanica: Between 10:00 AM and 11:30 AM, the security guard of the building where the polling station was located remained in the designated space for observers. The PEB president did not address the situation.
14. PS 1/241, Chișinău, Rîșcani: At 7:30 AM, the security guard of the building was present in a designated space with a glass door within the premises of the polling station, yet physically inside the station.
15. PS 38/050, Federal Republic of Germany, Frankfurt am Main: An individual claiming to be a representative of a candidate attempted to enter the polling station to observe the voting process but presented an unregistered request. The PEB president reviewed the request and denied access. The individual remained outside, counting the voters entering the station.
16. PS 36/50, UTAG, Congaz: At 9:32 AM, an unauthorized individual was reported inside the polling station, engaging in conversations with voters without casting a vote. The PEB members did not intervene.
17. PS 1/80, Chișinău, Buiucani: At 11:37 AM, a man entered the polling station twice with different individuals, instructing them on what to do. After being warned, the man exited with both individuals after they voted. A Promo-LEX observer noted that the man took something from his wallet and handed it to one of the individuals.
18. PS 27/03, Rîșcani: At 11:45 AM, a voter remained inside the polling station for more than 20 minutes after voting. The PEB president issued a warning, which led to an exchange of words between the two. The police were called, after which the individual left the premises.
19. PS 1/80, Chișinău, Buiucani: At 11:40 AM, an individual affiliated with a political organization was observed several times near the polling station. The PEB president did not notice this activity.

Violations of ballot secrecy (photographing marked ballots, displaying the marked ballots; improper placement of ballots that allows visibility of voter choices) – 60 cases. Voters are prohibited from taking photos of their marked ballots, showing their ballots, and placing ballots in the ballot box in a manner that makes their voting choices visible.

1. PS 01/259, Chișinău, Durlești: At 07:47, a voter was observed taking a photograph of their ballot. The PEB president was not present at the time. Despite being instructed to delete the photograph, the voter refused to comply and left the polling station.
2. PS 38/228, Republic of Turkey, Istanbul: A political party representative leaned towards a voting booth to assist a voter who reported that the stamp lacked sufficient ink. The representative confirmed the issue, inadvertently seeing the voter’s selection in the process.
3. PS 01/035, Chișinău, Botanica: A voter was observed photographing their ballot. Upon the request of the PEB president, the voter deleted the photograph.
4. PS 38/180, Romania, Bucharest: At 08:27, a voter was seen taking a photograph of their ballot inside the polling station. The PEB president notified the gendarmerie, who indicated they would issue an official report.
5. PS 38/181, Romania, Iași: A political party representative positioned their chair in a manner that allowed them to easily observe voters’ ballot choices, compromising the secrecy of the vote.
6. PS 20/68, Hîncești, Vorniceni: A mirror was located approximately one meter behind a voting booth. It was possible, from certain angles within the room, to observe the voter’s ballot, raising concerns about the privacy of the voting process.
7. PS 36/06, UTAG, Comrat: A voter took a photograph of their ballot and refused to delete it when instructed by PEB members. The police were notified, and an official report was filed.
8. PS 38/180, Romania, Bucharest: A voter was observed taking a photograph of their ballot inside the polling station. The PEB president intervened, explaining that photographing ballots is prohibited, and requested the voter to delete the photograph.
9. PS 01/056, Chișinău, Botanica: A voter took a photograph of their ballot and refused to delete it upon the request of the PEB president, subsequently leaving the polling station.
10. PS 01/258, Chișinău, Durlești: Voting booths were initially positioned facing the windows, raising concerns about voter privacy. The PEB president responded by covering the windows with white paper to ensure the confidentiality of the voting process.
11. PS 01/160, Chișinău, Ciocana: A voter was observed photographing their ballot. Upon the request of the PEB president, the photograph was deleted promptly.
12. PS 38/193, Romania, Timișoara: A voter was seen taking a photograph of her ballot. The PEB president intervened, informing her that photographing the ballot constitutes a violation of the secrecy of the vote.
13. PS 36/11, UTAG, Comrat: A voter was observed taking a photograph of their ballot. The PEB members did not notice in time to intervene, and the voter left the polling station without incident.
14. PS 01/172, Chișinău, Ciocana: While waiting to enter the voting booth, a voter (the husband) pointed at his spouse’s ballot, indicating how she should vote. PEB members intervened, reminding them that voting is a personal and confidential act.
15. PS 01/258, Chișinău, Durlești: A female voter approached the voting booth of her spouse, pointing to the ballot to indicate whom he should vote for. PEB members intervened and issued a formal warning.
16. PS 01/281, Chișinău, Budești: After exiting the voting booth at approximately 10:15, a voter raised their marked ballot, showing it to those present in the polling station, before depositing it into the ballot box. The PEB president did not take any action.
17. PS 38/168, Kingdom of the Netherlands, The Hague: A voter was observed photographing their ballot while casting their vote. A PEB member advised the voter that this action was illegal.
18. PS 25/12, Orhei: A voter photographed their ballot. The PEB members immediately informed the president and the police officer on duty, leading to the photographed ballot being annulled.
19. PS 01/258, Chișinău, Durlești: A female voter approached her husband while he was in the voting booth and indicated whom he should vote for. PEB members intervened and issued a formal reprimand.
20. PS 01/184, Chișinău, Ciocana: A voter was observed photographing their ballots. Upon the request of the PEB president, the photographs were deleted.
21. PS 38/22, Switzerland, Geneva: A voter photographed their marked ballot inside the voting booth. A PEB member informed the president, who explained to the voter that photographing the ballot is prohibited. The voter cooperated fully, deleting the photos in the presence of PEB members, explaining they had intended to motivate colleagues to vote.
22. PS 01/103, Chișinău, Buiucani: A voter photographed their ballots and refused the PEB president’s request to delete the photographs before leaving the polling station.
23. PS 38/87, Republic of Italy, Rome: A voter photographed their ballot and, after some hesitation, deleted the image. However, the voter then began showing their ballot to a Promo-LEX observer and other citizens. The voter was stopped and asked to leave the premises.
24. PS 01/111, Chișinău, Buiucani: After casting her vote, a female voter displayed her marked ballot to her husband, who was seated in front of the secretary. The PEB president and secretary witnessed the incident but did not intervene.
25. PS 01/064, Chișinău, Botanica: At 10:40, a voter was observed photographing their ballot. Upon the request of the PEB president, the photograph was deleted.
26. PS 20/46, Hîncești, Mingir: A voter photographed their ballot. Following the intervention of PEB members, the photograph was promptly deleted.
27. PS 01/057, Chișinău, Botanica: At 07:28, a voter photographed their ballot. The photograph was deleted following intervention by PEB members.
28. PS 31/26, Șoldănești, Răspopeni: At approximately 10:15, a voter photographed their marked ballot. Despite requests from PEB members to delete the photograph, the individual did not comply and fled the polling station. The PEB president reported the incident to the police, revealing that the voter had previously been sentenced to community service.
29. PS 38/180, Romania, Bucharest: At 09:03, an observer noted that a voter took a photo of their marked ballot. The PEB president intervened, instructing the voter to delete the image from their phone.
30. PS 36/60, UTAG, Etulia: A voter was observed photographing their marked ballot. Members of the PEB did not react, likely due to not noticing the incident.
31. PS 36/63, UTAG, Gaidar: A voter displayed their marked ballot while attempting to place it in the ballot box. The PEB president intervened, informing the voter that this constituted a violation of voting secrecy.
32. PS 1/116, Chișinău, Centru: Two voters photographed their marked ballots. A member of the PEB informed the president, who requested that the voters delete the images. The voters complied.
33. PS 38/087, Republic of Italy, Rome: At 08:05, a 65-year-old voter was observed photographing their marked ballot. The PEB president requested that the photo be deleted. The voter expressed dissatisfaction but left the station without confirming whether the image was deleted.
34. PS 38/006, Kingdom of Belgium, Brussels: At 07:14, a voter was observed photographing their marked ballot. Members of the PEB intervened; however, it remains unclear whether the photo was deleted.
35. PS 02/22, Bălți: At 10:30, a voter photographed their marked ballot. Following the intervention of PEB members, the photograph was deleted.
36. PS 02/30, Bălți: At 10:50, a voter photographed their marked ballot. Members of the PEB intervened, and the photograph was deleted.
37. PS 38/099, Republic of Italy, Milan: At 09:00, an observer noted that several voters failed to fold their ballots before placing them in the transparent ballot box, thereby revealing their voting choices. Members of the PEB did not remind voters of the requirement to fold their ballots.
38. PS 38/120, Republic of Italy, Parma: On October 20, 2024, at 08:20, a voter photographed the ballot box with the intention of posting on social media about their participation in the election. A member of the PEB recorded a video of the voter expressing their opinion on whom they had voted for. Upon being alerted, the member of the PEB argued that voters have the right to take brief videos within the station, after which the video was deleted.
39. PS 35/10, Ungheni: At 11:14, a voter photographed their marked ballot. Members of the PEB intervened, and despite the voter’s aggressive reaction, the photo was eventually deleted.
40. PS 01/270, Chișinău, Vatra: At 10:40, a voter photographed their marked ballot. Members of the PEB intervened, and the photograph was deleted.
41. PS 1/208, Chișinău, Rîșcani: At 11:15, a voter attempted to photograph their marked ballot; however, a member of the PEB intervened promptly to prevent the action.
42. PS 38/125, Republic of Italy, Reggio Emilia: A voter photographed their marked ballot. The PEB president intervened and instructed the voter to delete the photo in their presence. The voter complied and exited the polling station.
43. PS 01/270, Chișinău, Vatra: At 11:27, a voter photographed their marked ballot. Members of the PEB intervened, and the photograph was deleted.
44. PS 38/006, Kingdom of Belgium, Brussels: Between 09:47 and 09:50, two voters photographed their marked ballots. Members of the PEB intervened in both cases, and the photographs were deleted upon request.
45. PS 1/241, Chișinău, Rîșcani: At 11:55, a voter was observed taking a photograph of her marked ballot after casting her vote. This incident went unnoticed by members of the polling station office.
46. PS 11/22, Cimișlia, Gradiște: At 11:13, an individual photographed their marked ballot and subsequently exited the polling station. The PEB president did not take any measures in response to this action.
47. PS 01/117, Chișinău, Centru: A voter entered the polling station holding a ballot. He informed a PEB member that his wife had removed the ballot without marking it and wished to mark it in her stead. The PEB member permitted him to proceed, and he cast his vote before heading towards the ballot box. An observer from Promo-LEX immediately alerted the President of the PEB, who subsequently engaged with the gentleman and allowed him to submit the ballot.
48. PS 38/179, Romania, Bucharest: At 10:58, a voter was observed photographing their marked ballot within the voting booth. The PEB president intervened, informing the voter that taking photographs of the ballot was prohibited. The voter deleted the photograph, stating that he was unaware of the prohibition.
49. PS 01/258, Chișinău, Durlești: At 11:30, a voter took several ballots and proceeded to the voting booth. He subsequently attempted to exit the polling station with unmarked ballots but was stopped by the President of the PEB. The voter explained that he needed to consult with his brother, as he was unsure of his choice. Ultimately, he returned to the booth and sought advice from another voter present, who assisted him in making his selection.
50. PS 1/97, Chișinău, Buiucani: At 11:35, a voter attempted twice to photograph their marked ballot within the booth. Members of the PEB repeatedly instructed him to refrain from taking photographs.
51. PS 38/056, Federal Republic of Germany, Bremen: A voter photographed their marked ballot. At the insistence of a PEB member, the photograph was deleted.
52. PS 23/43, Nisporeni, Zberoaia: At 10:20, a voter was observed photographing their marked ballot. Following police intervention, the photograph was deleted, and an official report was filed against the voter.
53. PS 38/050, Federal Republic of Germany, Frankfurt am Main: A voter photographed their marked ballot. The PEB did not respond to this incident.
54. PS 10/31, Căușeni, Grigorievca: At 10:32, a member of the PEB advised an elderly individual regarding which candidate to mark. The PEB president took notice and made a formal observation regarding this interaction.
55. PS 38/228, Republic of Turkey, Istanbul: A voter photographed her marked ballot. The PEB president was unable to respond promptly, while representatives from various candidates approached the voter and deleted the images from her phone.
56. PS 01/259, Chișinău, Durlești: At 12:29, a voter photographed their marked ballot. Upon request from the President, the photograph was deleted.
57. PS 14/7, Drochia: A voter was observed photographing their marked ballot within the voting booth. This incident is currently being documented by law enforcement authorities.
58. PS 21/24, Ialoveni, Malcoci: At 10:54, a voter photographed their marked ballot. Following intervention and requests from PEB members, the photograph was deleted.
59. PS 01/133, Chișinău, Centru: A voter photographed her grandchildren holding two marked ballots directly in front of the camera recording the ballot boxes. A representative from a political party made a formal observation; however, the voter continued taking photographs. No representatives of the PEB noticed or reacted to the incident. The PEB president was absent from the polling station, and the secretary stated that it was not within her purview to intervene.
60. PS 38/22, Switzerland, Geneva: A voter photographed her marked ballot in the voting booth. After being prompted by a member of the PEB, the photograph was deleted; however, this deletion was not verified by the PEB member.

Unjustified group voting – 30 cases. Voting must be conducted in a secret and freely expressed manner. Group voting undermines these principles and may facilitate control over the voting process or exert undue influence on the voter.

1. PS 36/59, UTAG, Dezghingea: At 07:39, there was an attempt by two voters to cast their ballots within the same voting booth. Upon intervention by members of the PEB, one of the voters moved to an adjacent booth.
2. PS 11/36, Cimișlia, Mihailovca: Two individuals were observed in the voting booth. Members of the PEB did not respond to this situation. The voters appeared not to have any visual impairments.
3. PS 36/50, UTAG, Congaz: Two individuals entered the voting booth, and despite observations from PEB members, they did not respond. The PEB president took no action.
4. PS 01/258, Chișinău, Durlești: At 08:57, a voter was in the booth with an elderly woman and a man. Although the woman had visual impairments and the man purported to assist her, he remained in the booth until she completed her voting process. He even took her ballot and indicated directly whom she should vote for. The PEB president made a formal observation, but they did not comply.
5. PS 01/258, Chișinău, Durlești: Two voters, a couple, voted together in the same booth despite being advised that this was not permissible.
6. PS 36/50, UTAG, Congaz: A voter in the booth began to discuss loudly with another voter in an adjacent booth about their preferences for the constitutional referendum. Following intervention from the PEB president, the voters complied and ceased their discussion.
7. PS 11/2, Cimișlia: Two women, aged 40 and 50 respectively, were observed in the voting booth. They appeared not to have any visual or other impairments. Upon observation by PEB members, the second individual moved to a different booth.
8. PS 01/157, Chișinău, Ciocana: A couple was observed voting together in the same booth, despite being cautioned against this practice. According to the observer, both individuals, although elderly, were capable of exercising their voting rights independently.
9. PS 01/258, Chișinău, Durlești: A couple voted together in the same booth. The observer noted that both, despite their age, were capable of independently exercising their voting rights. The PEB president issued a warning regarding this conduct.
10. PS 7/7, Cahul: At 09:07, two individuals entered the voting booth: a pensioner accompanied by her daughter. The daughter intended to vote on behalf of her mother but was prevented from doing so by the PEB president at the moment she attempted to place the stamp.
11. PS 25/20, Orhei, Bolohan: A noisy couple entered the polling station and, after obtaining their ballots, proceeded to vote in the same booth. The PEB president attempted to intervene; however, they disregarded the request, claiming that the woman did not understand the state language.
12. PS 02/56, Bălți: Two voters voted simultaneously in the same booth without justification. Members of the PEB did not intervene to rectify the situation.
13. PS 5/2, Basarabeasca: At 10:53, after casting her vote, a voter approached an adjacent booth and instructed another voter on where to place her stamp. Members of the PEB made an observation regarding this incident.
14. PS 31/02, Șoldănești: At 10:34, two individuals entered the same voting booth and voted in a group without justification. Two additional individuals joined them in the adjacent booth, at which point all four voters were engaged in discussion. The PEB president intervened during this exchange.
15. PS 26/60, UTAG, Etulia: A woman voted on behalf of her husband. While he was in the voting booth, he exited without his ballot. The woman placed both her own ballot and her husband’s into the ballot box. The PEB president did not intervene in this matter.
16. PS 33/7, Taraclia, Tvardița: Two voters entered the same voting booth simultaneously. Members of the PEB intervened and informed them that group voting is prohibited. The voters did not respond and proceeded to vote as a group.
17. PS 18/13, Florești, Sănătăuca: A couple (a man and a woman) entered the voting booth and voted as a group. They did not exhibit any health impairments. The PEB president was not present in the polling station, and the other PEB members did not react to this situation.
18. PS 1/27, Chișinău, Rîșcani: At 11:19, two voters, after receiving their ballots, voted in the same booth while consulting with each other. Neither the President nor the members of the PEB observed this occurrence.
19. PS 1/241, Chișinău, Rîșcani: At 10:20, one voter spent an excessive amount of time in the voting booth. The PEB president requested a representative from a political party to assist the voter. This representative approached and began to explain the referendum to him, instructing him to select “yes” or “no” and indicating where to place the stamp. A representative from an independent candidate also joined, providing similar guidance. One of the PEB members observed the situation and requested the ladies to refrain from intervening. Subsequently, the President and Secretary approached the woman and informed her that she was not permitted to be involved.
20. PS 21/02, Ialoveni: At 11:20, a mother and daughter voted in the same booth. The reason provided by them afterward was that the daughter was voting for the first time, prompting the mother’s assistance. The PEB president did not notice the incident and thus did not intervene.
21. PS 16/38, Edineț, Hlinaia: A voter, who did not appear to have any visual impairments, requested assistance from another person in the adjacent voting booth, stating they were relatives and needed help. A PEB member promptly made an observation, after which both voters returned to their respective booths.
22. PS 11/36, Cimișlia, Mihailovca: One voter was observed instructing another voter in the adjacent booth on whom to vote. This incident occurred twice (with both ballots). No members of the PEB reacted to this situation.
23. PS 01/281, Chișinău, Budești: A couple voted together in the same booth. According to the observer, both, despite their age, were capable of exercising their voting rights independently. The PEB president did not respond due to the crowded conditions in the polling station.
24. PS 11/36, Cimișlia, Mihailovca: At 11:13, a woman approached the voting booth where her husband was casting his vote and looked over his shoulder to see his selection. The PEB president made an observation, to which she justified her actions by stating that he was her husband and she saw nothing wrong with her behavior.
25. PS 25/04, Orhei: At 11:47, two voters in adjacent booths consulted each other, with one indicating to the other where to place their stamps. The polling station was crowded, which prevented the PEB president from noticing the situation in order to intervene.
26. PS 5/5, Basarabeasca: Two voters cast their votes in the same booth. Upon being reminded by members of the PEB that group voting is not permitted, they expressed their dissatisfaction and did not comply.
27. PS 16/47, Edineț, Tîrnova: At 12:13, two individuals were unjustifiably present in the voting booth, both of whom did not appear to have any visual impairments. In this instance, the Secretary of the PEB intervened with a verbal observation, after which the individuals separated.
28. PS 01/003, Chișinău, Botanica: At 12:20, two voters (husband and wife) were observed voting simultaneously in the same booth, both capable of independently expressing their voting rights. The PEB president did not notice this due to the large influx of voters and thus did not intervene.
29. PS 02/56, Bălți: Two voters were overheard discussing from adjacent booths how and for whom to cast their votes. This situation went unnoticed by members of the PEB, who failed to intervene.
30. PS 01/259, Chișinău, Durlești: At 12:55, a husband and wife were observed voting concurrently in the same booth, both able to independently express their voting rights. The PEB president did not notice this, but there were observations from other monitors, and the voters claimed that they did not understand the language.

Restricted access for observers and obstruction of free observation in the polling station –  6 cases. It is imperative that observers can monitor the electoral process to uphold transparency and integrity.

1. PS 36/11 UTAG, Comrat: At 07:15, the observer was not provided with the requested data regarding the number of voters. Additionally, the delay of two PEB members contributed to confusion and a lack of focus among the Bureau members during their operations.
2. PS 11/16, Cimișlia, Cenac: The PEB president failed to provide the observer with the requested electoral information, including the number of ballots received, the number of voters registered on the lists, and the number of requests for voting at the location, despite multiple inquiries.
3. PS 33/06, Taraclia: The PEB president instructed the Promo-LEX observer to remain in the designated area for observers, citing that the observer’s proximity to the members’ table was causing undue tension among the PEB members.
4. PS 26/02, Rezina: Two elderly women voted simultaneously in separate booths. An observer rose from his seat to determine whether the voters were communicating; however, the PEB president informed him that he was not permitted to leave his seat. The voting booths are positioned approximately 2-3 meters to the right of the observers’ area.
5. PS 22/07, Leova: At 07:20, the observer requested information from the PEB president regarding the number of requests for voting at the place of residence. The president, citing a busy schedule, provided this information only after a repeated inquiry through the PEB’s Secretary at 07:33.
6. PS 38/160, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Northampton: The PEB secretary admonished the Promo-LEX observer, informing them that photography and video recording were prohibited.

Incidents related to vote influencing

Rumors, attempts or even situations of material or monetary rewards offered to voters in the 100 m perimeter of the polling station to determine the voters’ vote – 6 cases. Such practices are strictly prohibited and pose a significant threat to the integrity of the electoral process.

1. Polling Station 38/194-15, Russian Federation, Moscow: Both polling stations are situated within the premises of the Embassy of Moldova. At the entrance, a group of young individuals was distributing free white shirts inscribed with “Russia-Moldova” to voters. Additionally, this group provided invitations to a nearby café for voters exiting the polling stations, granting access solely on the basis of these numbered invitations. Furthermore, members of the group, wearing blue shirts, were distributing flyers promoting a citizen card for Moldovans residing in Russia, which, upon activation, offers various benefits, including complimentary internet access and five thousand free portable speakers. Nearby, two musicians—a vocalist and a violinist—were performing to entertain the attendees.
2. Polling Stations 37/18 and 37/19, Transnistria, Cocieri: A group of voters departing in an organized manner from the polling station was overheard discussing the expectation of receiving monetary compensation for their votes.
3. Polling Station 37/8, Transnistria, Varnița: Within a 100-meter radius of the polling station, a group of voters, seeking transportation back after voting, was overheard discussing their voting choices, stating that they had “voted against one candidate in favor of another candidate on the ballot.” They claimed to have been promised a payment of 1,000 lei for their votes.
4. Polling Station 37/24, Transnistria, Sănătăuca: In the vicinity of the polling station, a group of three individuals was overheard discussing their expected remuneration of 400 lei for casting their votes, in addition to 100 lei for transportation.
5. Polling Station 37/21, Transnistria, Doroțcaia: At 9:01 AM, two voters approached the vehicle occupied by Promo-LEX observers and proposed to sell their votes. They informed the observers that they could vote as directed and indicated that they had heard of a payment amounting to 600 lei. After exiting the polling station, they repeatedly approached the observers, displaying a blue sticker marked “Voted.”
6. Polling Stations 37/18 and 37/19, Transnistria, Cocieri: Near polling stations 37/18 and 37/19, a group of three individuals was discussing the amounts of 2,000-3,000 lei as compensation for the votes they had cast on behalf of a political party.

Organized transport of voters (coaches, minibuses or other transport units that would not tipically be present around) – 2 cases. Adhering to this prohibition is essential for maintaining the integrity of the electoral process.

1. Polling Stations 37/18 and 37/19, Transnistria: Between 7:40 AM and 8:10 AM, multiple transport vehicles were observed systematically bringing groups of 4-5 individuals to the polling stations. Both the drivers and the passengers avoided any interaction with electoral observers.
2. Polling Station 11/7, Cimișlia: At 11:16 AM, individuals were observed organizing themselves to enter a vehicle collectively.
3. Polling Station 1/073, Chișinău, Buiucani: The observer received reports from multiple sources indicating that organized public transport was being provided for elderly individuals to facilitate mass voting for a specific candidate. Inside the polling station, a representative of this candidate was present, engaging in conversations with the arriving individuals.

Incidents related to the organization of voting

Ballot boxes were not sealed according to legal procedures/ broken/ damaged or missing seals on ballot boxes – 5 cases. According to existing legislation, ballot boxes must be secured with four seals to ensure the integrity of the electoral process.

1. PS 38/87, Republic of Italy, Rome: One of the stationary ballot boxes was sealed with only three seals.
2. PS 38/34, Republic of France, Montreuil: The ballot box was sealed with only two seals.
3. PS36/12, UTAG, Comrat: The mobile ballot box was not sealed or prepared for voting in accordance with legal procedures. The chairperson of the electoral bureau stated that sealing would occur closer to the time of visiting voters. The election observers did not observe the mobile ballot box within the polling station premises.
4. PS 1/150, Chișinău, Ciocana: Upon opening the polling station, it was noted that one of the stationary ballot boxes had only two seals applied. In response to a query directed at the PEB president, the missing seals were subsequently added.
5. PS 10/22, Căușeni, Copanca: At 8:15 AM, it was discovered that one of the ballot boxes was sealed with only three seals. The PEB president acknowledged this oversight and rectified the issue.

Inadequate storage of unallocated ballots, which were not kept in a secure safe or cabinet within the polling station – 14 cases. It is important to note that unallocated ballots must be stored in accordance with legal regulations to ensure the integrity and security of the electoral process.

1. Polling Station 38/120, Republic of Italy, Parma: The polling station lacks a cabinet or safe for the storage of ballots. The PEB president extracted the ballots from bags rather than from a secure location as mandated by the electoral code.
2. Polling Station 38/60, Germany, Munich: The polling station does not have a cabinet or safe for ballot storage. Unallocated ballots are kept on a table in the corner of the room, visible to all.
3. Polling Station 38/104, Republic of Italy, Bergamo: Unallocated ballots are not stored in a safe or cabinet in a secure location. Instead, they are kept under a table in a bag at the location where the PEB president should be seated.
4. Polling Station 38/199, Kingdom of Spain, Madrid: The polling station does not have a safe or cabinet. Unallocated ballots are located in a bag next to the table of the PEB president and secretary, adjacent to the voting booth.
5. Polling Station 38/99, Republic of Italy, Milan: The ballots are stored in a bag rather than in a cabinet or safe.
6. Polling Station 38/160, United Kingdom, Northampton: The polling station does not have a safe or cabinet. Unallocated ballots are stored in DHL boxes behind the table where the PEB president and secretary are seated.
7. Polling Station 38/163, United Kingdom, Manchester: Unallocated ballots are kept in bags on the floor next to the table of the PEB president and are not placed in a cabinet or safe.
8. Polling Station 38/158, United Kingdom, Birmingham: The polling station lacks a cabinet or safe, and unallocated ballots are stored in boxes, visible next to a table within the polling station.
9. Polling Station 38/42, Republic of France, Nice: The polling station does not have a safe or cabinet. Unallocated ballots are located in a bag next to the table of the PEB president and secretary.
10. Polling Station 38/29, Republic of France, Paris: At 7:15 AM, an observer reported that unallocated ballots are not stored in a safe or cabinet within the polling station, but rather next to the table of the PEB president. The polling station lacks both a cabinet and a safe.
11. Polling Station 4/27, Anenii Noi, Maximovca: Unallocated ballots are stored in a box under the table of the secretary of the PEB. The observer was informed that the polling station does not have a safe. During the night, the ballots were kept on another floor in a safe, and at 6:50 AM, they were placed in the box.
12. Polling Station 36/64, UTAG, Joltai: Although unallocated ballots are stored in a safe, it is located in a building approximately 10 meters from the polling station.
13. Polling Station 4/19, Anenii Noi, Cobușca: The unallocated ballots are not stored securely, as they are placed on the floor next to the PEB president’s table. There is no cabinet or safe in the polling station.
14. Polling Station 21/25, Ialoveni, Mileștii Mici: There is no safe within the polling station, nor has a designated room been established for the storage of electoral materials. Unallocated ballots are kept in the same room where voting takes place, located in a corner of the room at the table of the PEB president.

Interruption of the filming process for electoral operations throughout the voting day – 38 cases. Any disruption in filming can raise suspicions and undermine public confidence in the integrity of the elections.

1. PS 02/19, Bălți: At 07:25, the video camera interrupted the recording of the voting process. Upon notifying the higher electoral authorities, it was found that similar issues had been reported at other polling stations.
2. PS 35/01, Ungheni: Since the opening of the polling station, the video camera was non-operational for approximately 40 minutes.
3. PS 30/11, Strășeni, Căpriana: At the opening of the polling station, the video camera was connected and positioned according to established procedures. However, at 07:26, the PEB president relocated and disconnected the camera. The cause could not be identified as the PEB president exited the polling station.
4. PS 01/006, Chișinău, Botanica: Between 07:05 and 08:30, the video camera failed to record. A report was filed regarding this incident, and the higher hierarchical authority was informed. Although two technicians arrived, the issue was not resolved.
5. PS 30/46, Strășeni, Vorniceni: At 07:19, the video camera was removed for 10 minutes by an operator due to technical malfunctions. After the issues were resolved, the camera was repositioned and reconnected.
6. PS 01/144, Chișinău, Centru: Between 07:40 and 07:46, the video camera was not operational. After identifying and rectifying the problem, the filming process resumed.
7. PS 38/46, Federal Republic of Germany, Berlin: The video camera has not been functioning since the morning; even at the time of the repeated report (10:24), it remained non-operational.
8. PS 01/156, Chișinău, Ciocana: Between 09:13 and 09:18, the filming process was interrupted due to a drained battery. Filming resumed once the camera was plugged into a power source.
9. PS 01/202, Chișinău, Rîșcani: Since the opening of the polling station, the filming process has not been ensured. The camera is not operational, and the PEB president prepared a report regarding this incident.
10. PS 01/173, Chișinău, Ciocana: Between 09:30 and 09:40, the filming process was not ensured due to a dead battery.
11. PS 19/11, Glodeni, Cajba: At approximately 09:28, it was discovered that the video camera was not functioning. By 10:00, the issue had still not been resolved.
12. PS 29/32, Soroca, Holoșnița: Since the opening of the polling station, the surveillance camera has been non-operational due to a full memory card. Filming did not commence even by 09:30.
13. PS 4/3, Anenii Noi: At 08:45, the filming process was interrupted because the battery had drained. The PEB president noticed this and connected the camera to an electrical power source. The camera was non-operational for 5 minutes.
14. PS 38/56, Federal Republic of Germany, Bremen: The camera was non-operational for an hour and a half. Members of the PEB were unaware that the video camera was required to record continuously according to the instructions received; it was inadvertently disconnected. Subsequently, the members of the PEB restarted the camera.
15. PS 18/57, Florești, Sănătăuca: The video camera was non-operational for 45 minutes. The PEB president reacted promptly, calling the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) in an attempt to resolve the issue.
16. PS 24/12, Ocnița, Bîrnova: At 09:17, upon arrival at the polling station, the observer noticed that the video camera was not recording. The observer informed the PEB president, and the incident was promptly addressed.
17. PS 30/34, Strășeni, Rădeni: Upon the observer’s arrival at the polling station at 09:24, it was discovered that the camera was not functioning, and no one had identified the problem. The camera malfunctioned due to a drained battery. After being alerted, the issue was resolved within 3 minutes, and the camera was put to charge.
18. PS 6/10, Briceni, Berlinți: The filming process was interrupted due to insufficient storage space on the memory card. It took 30 minutes to resolve the issue, during which another card was brought in.
19. PS29/31, Soroca, Egoreni: Upon the observer’s arrival at the polling station at 07:45, it was noted that the video camera was not functioning. The PEB president attributed the issue to the camera disconnecting on its own.
20. PS18/33, Florești, Gvozdova: Throughout the observer’s time in the polling station, from 07:00 to 07:30, the video camera was non-operational. Members of the PEB attempted to rectify the situation with the assistance of a specialist from the CEC via telephone, but they were unsuccessful.
21. PS11/43, Cimișlia, Șuric: During the observer’s presence at the polling station from 08:22 to 08:50, it was noted that the video camera was non-operational. Upon notifying the PEB president, he denied the existence of this issue.
22. PS22/39, Leova, Tochile-Răducani: While the observer was present at the polling station from 08:26 to 08:58, it was observed that the video camera was not functioning. The PEB president addressed the issue upon being informed.
23. PS34/32, Telenești, Pistruieni: Upon the observer’s arrival at 07:45, it was noted that the video camera was non-operational due to insufficient storage space. The PEB president requested an additional memory stick from the responsible personnel and awaited its arrival.
24. PS20/37, Hîncești, Ivanovca: The video camera was not connected upon the observer’s arrival at the polling station at 08:00. Following a remark from the OTS, the PEB president connected the camera.
25. PS8/29, Cantemir, Haragîș: Throughout the observer’s time at the polling station, from 08:50 to 09:20, the video camera remained disconnected.
26. PS29/28, Soroca, Dărcăuți: Upon the observer’s arrival at the polling station at 10:30, it was noted that the video camera was not operational. The PEB president acknowledged the incident, citing a lack of memory for the camera.
27. PS34/39, Telenești, Tîrșiței: Upon the arrival of the mobile team, the camera was not functioning and was not positioned near the ballot box. After reporting the issue, the team connected the camera. The mobile team arrived at the polling station at 10:50, and the resolution of the problem took approximately 16 to 18 minutes.
28. PS01/062, Chișinău, Botanica: At 09:30, the observer identified that the camera was not recording the voting process. The duration of inactivity prior to this observation was unknown. The camera was immediately connected to a power source after this identification.
29. PS1/207, Chișinău, Rîșcani: The video camera had not been connected since the start, and the opening process was not recorded. The PEB president stated that the camera was discharged and could not be placed above the ballot box. Furthermore, she refused to position the camera, even with a charger, near the ballot box, citing concerns about voter comfort.
30. PS01/143, Chișinău, Centru: At 11:25, the observer identified that the camera was not recording the voting process. The duration of inactivity prior to this observation was unknown. The camera was immediately connected to a power source after this identification.
31. PS1/222, Chișinău, Rîșcani: At 07:30, it was discovered that the camera was in standby mode and was not recording. The PEB president addressed the issue within 6 to 7 minutes.
32. PS12/38, Criuleni, Zăicana: At 10:40, it was identified that the video camera was non-operational. The PEB president reconnected the camera to the power source, and the recording process commenced.
33. PS1/157, Chișinău, Ciocana: Between 11:30 and 11:45, the SAIS Elections was non-operational. The voting process was interrupted. It was only after 11:45 that an operator was able to connect the system, and the process resumed. The PEB president called for technical assistance.
34. PS01/156, Chișinău, Ciocana: Between 12:13 and 12:26, the video camera was not functioning. After notifying the PEB president, the issue was resolved.
35. PS38/034, French Republic, Montreuil: At approximately 10:55, the filming process was interrupted for over an hour due to technical reasons. Subsequently, the situation was resolved, and filming resumed.
36. PS9/30, Călărași, Pitușca: At 11:37, the PEB president discovered that the camera was not functioning. The PEB president took measures to repair or replace the camera.
37. PS38/141, Italian Republic, Trento: At approximately 11:00, members of the PEB identified that the video recording camera was not operational. According to their account, the camera had overheated. During this time, which lasted for one hour and 40 minutes, the camera did not record video. It was put into operation again at 12:40.
38. PS29/32, Soroca, Holoșnița: At 12:30, it was reported that the video camera had not been recording the electoral process since the polling station’s opening. The PEB president was aware of the situation but argued that the memory card had not been cleared.

Unjustified suspension or interruption of voting at polling station – 4 cases. It should be noted that any interruption in the voting process must be justified and documented by the president of the polling station and reported to the competent authorities.

1. PS 01/143, Chișinău, Centru: Between 08:20 and 08:59, issues with the SAIS Elections resulted in an interruption of the voting process, causing voters to wait outside.
2. Polling Station 01/137, Chișinău, Centru: From 07:00 to 07:24, problems with the SAIS Elections prevented the declaration of the voting process as open, resulting in voters waiting outside the polling station.
3. Polling Station 01/271, Chișinău, Băcioi: Between 07:45 and 07:55, the SAIS Elections experienced issues, leading to an interruption of the voting process while voters awaited the resolution of the problem.
4. Polling Station 01/143, Chișinău, Centru: From 08:20 to 08:55, the SAIS Elections was non-functional due to internet connectivity issues, which halted the voting process during this period.

Deficiencies in the operation of SAIS Elections (suspension of operation; situations when SAIS Elections indicates that the voter voted, and he claims that he did not vote) – 25 cases. În situația în care SIAS Alegeri devine nefuncțional, pot apărea blocaje în procesul de înregistrare a alegătorilor, care se prezintă la vot. Rolul acestui sistem este inclusiv de a preveni votarea multiplă.

1. PS 02/22, Bălți: Upon approaching the operators, a voter could not be found at the designated PS due to lack of residency registration there. With the consent of the PEB president, the voter was permitted to cast a ballot, being included in the supplementary list.
2. PS 36/38, UTAG, Carabalia: At the opening of the PS, deficiencies in internet connectivity were identified; however, PEB members acted swiftly to change the internet service provider.
3. PS 01/143, Chișinău, Centru: Between 08:20 and 08:59, issues with the SAIS system resulted in an interruption of the voting process, leading voters to wait outside.
4. PS 01/137, Chișinău, Centru: From 07:00 to 07:24, problems with the SAIS Elections prevented the declaration of the voting process as open, causing voters to wait outside.
5. PS 01/271, Chișinău, Băcioi: Between 07:45 and 07:55, issues with the SAIS Elections interrupted the voting process, and voters awaited resolution of the problem.
6. PS 01/143, Chișinău, Centru: Between 08:20 and 08:55, the SAIS Elections was non-functional due to internet connectivity issues, halting the voting process during this time.
7. PS 24/02, Ocnița: Starting at 08:00, an error in the SAIS Elections system indicated that the browser did not recognize the website. This message appeared when entering the voter’s identification number. The error persisted until 09:30.
8. PS 02/38, Bălți: Between 07:00 and 08:00, only one of the two computers used by the operators was functioning. As a result, due to the formed queue, two voters left and refused to vote. The issue was resolved around 08:00.
9. PS 38/163, United Kingdom, Manchester: Shortly after 07:00, internet connectivity at the PS failed, preventing members from resolving the issue. At 07:15, the PEB president contacted Chișinău for assistance. As of the reporting time (09:37), the situation remained unresolved, with a queue of approximately 20 people formed.
10. PS 02/30, Bălți: Two voters could not be found in the SAIS Elections system at the PS. Following the intervention of the PEB president, they were included in the supplementary lists.
11. PS 19/01, Glodeni: Around 09:55, both computers at the PS were found to have malfunctioned in the SAIS Elections system for approximately 15 minutes. The issue was resolved, and no incidents were recorded while voters waited.
12. PS 23/4, Nisporeni: A voter could not be found in the SAIS Elections system, despite their identification documents indicating they were assigned to that PS. Following the intervention of the PEB president, the voter was permitted to vote, being added to the supplementary lists.
13. PS 01/192, Chișinău, Rășcani: At 10:25, a voter presented themselves at the PS. Upon checking in the SAIS, they were marked as having already voted. The voter claimed they had checked at another PS but left due to not being found on the list. Consequently, they were not allowed to vote at PS 192.
14. PS 01/271, Chișinău, Băcioi: Between 07:00 and 07:05, one of the operators was unable to connect to the SAIS Elections due to lack of internet access.
15. PS 15/8, Dubăsari, Holecrani: The PS experienced a lack of internet connectivity. At 07:40, a technician from Moldtelecom arrived and resolved the issue.
16. PS 02/50, Bălți: At 10:28, a couple presented themselves at the PS but could not be found in the SAIS Elections system due to discrepancies with the address listed on their identification documents. They preemptively approached the SPA for resolution, but no changes were made, and they were not allowed to vote.
17. PS 01/249, Chișinău, Codru: Between 07:00 and 07:10, operators were unable to connect to the SAIS Elections and input the opening report for the PS. Consequently, voters could not exercise their right to vote.
18. PS 21/1, Ialoveni: At 07:02, the first two voters present at the PS were not registered in the system due to lack of internet access. The PEB president addressed the situation by contacting specialists, and the problem was resolved within 15 minutes. The two voters were recorded in a manual log.
19. PS 7/15, Cahul, Alexanderfeld: Between 10:12 and 10:16, the SAIS Elections operators faced internet issues and could not access the electronic voter lists for four minutes. Approximately 10 voters waited patiently for the problem to be resolved, which was accomplished.
20. PS 1/157, Chișinău, Ciocana: Between 11:30 and 11:45, the SAIS Elections was non-functional, interrupting the voting process. It was only from 11:45 that an operator could reconnect, and the process was resumed. The PEB president called for technical assistance.
21. PS 38/122, Italy, Bologna: At 10:35, one of the two operators encountered difficulties accessing the SAIS Elections system, citing network overload as the cause of slow voter registration. After a few minutes, the network was restored.
22. PS 5/9, Basarabeasca, Abaclia: A voter was not found on the electoral lists. They were allowed to vote on the supplementary list.
23. PS 23/04, Nisporeni: At 11:41, a voter with residency in the locality was not found in the SAIS Elections system or in the main lists. After verifying the identification documents, the PEB president permitted them to vote on the supplementary lists.
24. PS 02/38, Bălți: At 12:15, two voters presented themselves at the PS but could not be found in the SAIS Elections system, despite their identification documents matching the PS. Ultimately, they were added to the supplementary lists.
25. PS 01/160, Chișinău, Ciocana: Between 12:50 and 13:00, one of the operators was unable to access the SAIS system.

Irregularities in the electoral lists – 39 cases.

1. PS 01/258, Chișinău, Durlești: Several voters who were previously listed on the electoral rolls for PS 258 were not found on the lists today. These individuals voted using the supplementary list.
2. PS 01/251, Chișinău, Codru: One voter was not found on the primary electoral list. With the approval of the PEB president, the voter cast their ballot using the supplementary list.
3. PS 37/18, Dubăsari, Cocieri: Two voters presented themselves to vote, but according to the SIAS Elections, they were directed to vote at a different polling station. With the PEB president’s consent, they were allowed to vote.
4. PS 02/22, Bălți: One voter could not be found on the electoral lists due to a lack of residence registration at the respective polling station. The PEB president authorized the voter to participate using the supplementary list.
5. PS 01/180, Chișinău, Ciocana: Two voters were not listed on the primary electoral rolls. Based on the residence registration indicated in their identification documents, they voted using the supplementary list.
6. PS 01/048, Chișinău, Botanica: A voter identified a deceased relative in the electoral list. The PEB president informed the voter that this was not permissible and that they needed to provide a death certificate. The voter was dissatisfied with this explanation and stated intentions to file a complaint with the CECE. This incident lasted approximately 30 minutes.
7. PS 01/131, Chișinău, Centru: One voter could not be found on the primary electoral list. Based on the address specified in their identification document, they voted using the supplementary list.
8. PS 01/226, Chișinău, Rîșcani: Due to an error, one voter signed the electoral list in the place of another voter and provided an explanation regarding this mistake.
9. PS 01/133, Chișinău, Centru: One voter was not located on the primary electoral list. They voted using the supplementary list based on the address indicated in their identification document.
10. PS 36/54, UTAG, Copceac: The primary electoral lists included three deceased voters who were not listed in the SIAS Elections. The total number of voters registered in SIAS was 1,850, compared to 1,853 in the primary lists.
11. PS 4/1, Anenii Noi: At 9:10 AM, two voters identified deceased relatives on the electoral list. These deceased individuals were also present on the electoral lists during the 2021 elections.
12. PS 24/10, Ocnița, Bîrlădeni: One voter was not found on the primary electoral lists; with the PEB president’s consent, they voted using the supplementary list.
13. PS 01/117, Chișinău, Centru: At 10:00 AM, a couple discovered that their address contained registrations for foreign individuals, while they, as property owners, were absent from the list. This was in contrast to the previous local elections, where they had been able to vote without any foreign registrations. Police intervention was requested. Following heated discussions among voters, PEB members, and the police officer, the voters departed without exercising their right to vote.
14. PS 25/04, Orhei: After voting, a voter expressed frustration that their mother and wife were not included in the electoral lists. Following complaints to PEB members, they were added to the supplementary list.
15. PS 02/22, Bălți: One voter was not located on the primary electoral list; after intervention from the PEB president, they were allowed to vote using the supplementary list.
16. PS 02/52, Bălți: A voter identified a deceased family member in the electoral list from three years ago. The PEB president recommended that they contact the local municipality to resolve the issue.
17. PS 01/192, Chișinău, Rîșcani: At 9:50 AM, two voters could not be found on the electoral list. Based on their identification documents, they voted using the supplementary list.
18. PS 01/216, Chișinău, Rîșcani: At 11:00 AM, a voter informed observers that a foreign individual was registered at their apartment.
19. PS 01/231, Chișinău, Rîșcani: At 10:17 AM, one voter wished to vote but was not found on the electoral list. The PEB registered the voter on the supplementary list, allowing them to cast their vote.
20. PS 01/186, Chișinău, Ciocana: One voter could not be found on the primary electoral list and subsequently voted using the supplementary list.
21. PS 02/35, Bălți: A voter could not be found on the electoral lists, despite being eligible to vote at the specified polling station according to their residence registration. The voter stated this was not the first time they had encountered this issue and subsequently voted using the supplementary list.
22. PS 4/4, Anenii Noi, Beriozchi: A voter could not be found on the electoral lists and was allowed to vote using the supplementary list.
23. PS 1/116, Chișinău, Centru: A signature was applied in place of another person’s. The PEB member allowed the voter to proceed, but the voter did not sign next to their name. They voted and left, while the president took no action.
24. PS 1/131, Chișinău, Centru: Two voters were not found on the primary electoral list and voted using the supplementary list.
25. PS 1/216, Chișinău, Rîșcani: Voters with residence registration at bd. Moscovei 3/3 were not found on the primary lists. Although their identification documents indicated their address as 3/3, the lists showed them at bd. Moscovei 3. It was decided that these individuals would sign next to their names, despite the incorrect address. By 12:05 PM, at least six voters had been affected by this error.
26. PS 02/22, Bălți: A voter, although having a residence address within the jurisdiction of the respective polling station, could not be found on the primary electoral lists and voted using the supplementary list.
27. PS 10/49, Căușeni, Zaim: A voter from Zaim presented themselves at the PS but was not found on the primary list. The PS secretary included them in the supplementary list, informing the PEB president of the situation, which had been noted by the SIAS operator.
28. PS 1/177, Chișinău, Ciocana: At 11:15 AM, a voter could not be found on the primary electoral list and voted using the supplementary list.
29. PS 1/177, Chișinău, Centru: At 10:50 AM, a female voter was located on the primary electoral list (having been assigned to the polling station according to a previous address in the SIAS Elections). She voted using the supplementary list.
30. PS 1/043, Chișinău, Botanica: A voter identified their deceased son on the electoral list. They refused to continue participating in the voting process and left.
31. PS 13/22, Dondușeni, Sudarca: At 11:10 AM, a woman was not found on the electoral lists. The SIAS Elections indicated that the voter had no residence registration. With the PEB president’s approval, she was included in the supplementary list.
32. PS 1/171, Chișinău, Ciocanaca: A voter identified their deceased father on the electoral list. The PEB secretary intervened, arguing that the PSA was responsible for this situation.
33. PS 02/48, Bălți: At 11:43 AM, a voter mistakenly signed next to another voter on the primary list. Following intervention by the PEB president, the voter signed a note acknowledging the error.
34. PS 01/143, Chișinău, Centru: At 12:15 PM, a female voter mistakenly signed in place of another person on the primary list. The president was informed about this incident, marked it in the voters’ list with a pencil, and allowed the voter to cast their ballot.
35. PS 01/212, Chișinău, Buiucani: Approximately 55 voters were not found on the primary electoral list, even though they had voted at this PS in the previous election. These individuals voted using the supplementary list. Additional supplementary lists were requested from the CEC. About 10 voters who needed to vote from the supplementary list waited approximately 20 minutes for the lists to arrive.
36. PS 36/54, UTAG, Copceac: A female voter aged 60-70 was not found on the primary lists, despite claiming she had maintained the same residence registration for over 40 years. The voter’s husband became agitated, attempting to damage the ballots. Ultimately, the voter was included in the supplementary list, but she was advised to contact the PSA for clarification.
37. PS 01/117, Chișinău, Centru: At 12:00 PM, two female voters discovered that foreign individuals were registered at their address.
38. PS 01/301, Chișinău, Trușeni: At 12:30 PM, a voter mistakenly signed in place of another person on the primary list. The president was informed of the incident, highlighted the error with an arrow, and the next person signed correctly.
39. PS 01/129, Chișinău, Centru: From the opening of the PS until 12:07 PM, several individuals could not be found on the primary electoral lists, although their residence addresses indicated they should be assigned to this polling station. These individuals voted using the supplementary list.

Other – 31 cases.

1. PS 36/24, UTAG, Vulcănești: A representative of an electoral competitor initiated a verbal conflict with PEB members, accusing them of improperly asking voters how many ballots they wished to receive. The representative insisted that voters should be given two ballots upfront, allowing them to refuse or accept both. PEB members disagreed with this accusation. The representative declared their intention to file a complaint against the PEB members.
2. PS 02/15, Bălți: An individual entered the polling station intending to photograph the location. PEB members informed them that this was not allowed. Despite the warning, the individual continued to take photographs. Upon leaving, the individual displayed their identification as a member of an electoral body and forcefully closed the door.
3. PS 38/6, Kingdom of Belgium, Brussels: Two votes were accepted from citizens presenting expired identification cards. This situation was later discussed at 8:01 AM with the PEB president, who warned that voting is permitted only with expired passports, not identity cards. It remained unclear which PEB members allowed voters to cast their ballots with expired identity cards. The president had previously contacted the CEC for reporting and consultations.
4. PS 33/06, Taraclia: A female voter attempted to mark her ballot with a pen and tried to take a second ballot home. PEB members intervened, and the voter complied, casting her vote according to procedure.
5. PS 36/30, TUAG, Baurci: A voter intentionally damaged the ballot for the referendum while voting in the presidential elections, leading to the creation of a report. Shortly thereafter, another voter refused to vote for the referendum, but PEB members insisted that they take both ballots.
6. PS 01/212, Chișinău, Rîșcani: A female voter attempted to remove her ballot for the referendum from the polling station. The president stopped her and instructed her to place the ballot in the ballot box, which she complied with.
7. PS 38/152, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, London: At 8:09 AM, a voter was mistakenly given two ballots for the referendum, which they inadvertently used. The PEB president canceled the ballot and provided the voter with a ballot for the presidential elections instead.
8. PS 7/7, Cahul: At 9:00 AM, a voter attempted to conceal their referendum ballot by folding it and hiding it in their pocket while leaving the voting area. A PEB member noticed this, and at the request of the PEB president, the ballot was placed in the ballot box. The police were not notified.
9. PS 7/7, Cahul: At 9:34 AM, a PEB member mistakenly issued two ballots for the referendum to a voter. In the voting booth, the voter realized they had two ballots. The president approached, took one ballot, verified that it was not stamped, and placed it in the ballot box.
10. PS 01/117, Chișinău, Centru: A case of intervention by a PEB member regarding a voter’s choice was identified. A female voter changed her mind about participating in the referendum and wished to return her ballot. A PEB member suggested she apply two stamps, rendering the ballot invalid.
11. PS 01/258, Chișinău, Durlești: At 11:30 AM, a voter took the ballots and proceeded to the voting booth. Later, they attempted to leave the voting station with the unmarked ballots but were stopped by the PEB president. The voter explained they needed to consult their brother as they were unsure whom to vote for. Ultimately, they returned to the booth and sought advice from another voter present, who indicated how to vote.
12. PS 14/19, Drochia, Hăsnășenii Mari: After taking both ballots, a female voter was seen hiding the referendum ballot under her clothing. The PEB president requested the return of the ballot, leading the woman to verbally assault all PEB members. After being informed that the police would be called, she calmed down, returned the hidden ballot, and left.
13. PS 24/02, Ocnița: A voter with residence registration in Chișinău attempted to vote in Ocnița. Since PEB members refused to allow this (the voter did not have a voting certificate), the voter threatened to call the hotline to report the incident.
14. PS 38/52, Federal Republic of Germany – Köln city: The polling station opened approximately 50 minutes late. According to the PEB president, they did not have the key to the main hall. The door was opened at 7:30 AM with the help of a summoned locksmith. The station began preparation and officially opened at 07:50.
15. PS 11/12, Cimișlia, Albina: At 10:29 AM, while presenting ballots to a voter, a SIAS operator approached and stated that only one ballot should be issued to the voter, specifically the presidential ballot, as voting on the referendum ballot was prohibited. After the PEB president made several phone calls to clarify the situation, it was decided to provide the voter with the second ballot for voting.
16. PS 7/50, Cahul, Manta: Inside the polling station, a representative of a political party was observed taking notes with the names of voters coming to the polling station.
17. PS 7/45, Cahul, Lebedenco: A representative of a political party is registering voters who come to the PS to vote. The PEB president made an observation, but the representative refused to comply.
18. PS 14/28, Drochia, Palanca: The electricity was disconnected for unknown reasons. An electrician was called. The problem was resolved in approximately 30 minutes. The voting process was not interrupted, and the voters voted without issues.
19. 19. PS 13/22, Dondușeni, Sudarca. The electricity was disconnected in the polling station. The PEB president contacted RED NORD EST. The video camera was functioning, the computers were charged, and there were no obstacles for the voters.
20. PS 26/40, Rezina, Țareuca: A voter entered the PS and had difficulty interacting with the operators, coming with complaints and raising her voice. The woman was intoxicated and claimed she could not see, being informed that she could use a magnifying glass. After a few seconds in the voting booth, without stamping the ballots, she attempted to leave the PS with the ballots, declaring that she wanted to give them to someone. Upon the police’s intervention, the voter threw the ballots into the ballot box.
21. PS 38/049, Federal Republic of Germany, Frankfurt am Main: A member of the PEB from the PSRM arrived at the PS at 7:15 AM in an intoxicated state. Thus, the chairperson of the PEB, with the members’ votes, decided that he would not be accepted on the grounds that he would not be able to perform his duties. The PEB president recorded this case in a report.
22. PS 1/86, Chișinău, Buiucani. A voter did not want to place both ballots in the ballot box and tried to leave. At the insistence of the chairperson of the PEB, the voter took out the ballot, tore it, and threw it into the box.
23. PS 01/144, Chișinău, Centru. At 12:02, one of the PEB members discovered the disappearance of the “Voted” stamp from voting booth number 2. The PEB president ordered the verification of the recording cameras. The perpetrator was identified, and the chairperson of the PEB informed the sector police and the CEC to find a solution.
24. PS 38/152, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, London. At 9:32 AM, a member of the PEB issued both ballots to a voter without having the voter sign the list indicating that he had received the ballots. The member of the PEB did not register the voter’s name. The voter cast his vote and left. This incident was reported after the voter’s departure, and the PEB president prepared a record of this matter.
25. PS 01/106, Chișinău, Buiucani. After exercising her voting right, a female voter damaged her ballot and requested the PEB president to sign the ballot to indicate that it was no longer valid and to prepare a report stating that her ballot was damaged. She wanted to leave with the ballots. Later, the police arrived, and after a discussion, the chairperson prepared a record stating that the woman had spoiled her ballots and that, therefore, they had no value.
26. PS 01/273, Chișinău, Bacioi. At 11:40 AM, a voter discovered a torn ballot for the referendum in one of the voting booths. It was handed over by the PEB member who was near the ballot boxes to the PEB president, who was to notify the police to prepare a report.
27. PS 36/43, TUAG, Chirsova. At 11:51 AM, after receiving the ballots, a voter did not want to vote immediately and wanted to leave the polling station first. The ballots were left with the PEB members. Shortly after, the voter returned, received the same ballots, voted, and left. However, to ensure public order, the PEB members requested police intervention.
28. PS 36/38, TUAG, Carabalia. At 11:16 AM, it was reported that since the opening of the PS, a party representative had been noting each voter present at the polling.
29. PS 36/38, TUAG, Carabalia. During the voting process, conflicts arose between the PEB members and voters who were placing folded ballots into the box, with the PEB members reminding them to place them in the box one at a time.
30. 30. PS 38/56, Federal Republic of Germany, Bremen. A voter who presented himself to the SIAS Elections operators with his identity card to vote was refused the right to vote because he was missing the accompanying document. He complied and left. After the incident, the PEB members discussed and understood that they should have allowed him to vote with just the plastic identity card, without the accompanying document.
31. PS 23/04, Nisporeni. At 11:55, a husband and wife refused to take the ballots for the constitutional referendum. The PEB presidentof the insisted that if they refused these ballots, they needed to write a statement explaining their refusal. The voters refused to write such a statement, which led the PEB president to require them to write “refusal” next to their names on the electoral list.

The Promo-LEX Association has been informed of the following incidents:

PS 27/39, Rîșcani, Recea: A voter was denied the opportunity to vote as they presented a passport from the Republic of Moldova. They were advised to return with an alternative form of identification to exercise their right to vote.

We wish to remind citizens that, on the occasion of the presidential elections and the constitutional referendum scheduled for October 20, Promo-LEX has established an email address and a telephone number for reporting any irregularities that may occur during the electoral process.

If you witness any unusual circumstances, we encourage you to contact us at the following email address: [email protected] or by phone at 068 43 83 23, which is also accessible via Viber, Telegram, or WhatsApp.

The release is prepared within the framework of the Presidential Election and Constitutional Referendum Observation Mission of October 20, 2024, conducted by the Promo-LEX Association, with financial support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the European Union, the German Marshall Fund of the United States, the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the International Organization of La Francophonie, and the Soros Foundation Moldova. The observation mission is carried out under the aegis of the Civic Coalition for Free and Fair Elections.

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