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

19:00 pm

The Promo-LEX Observation Mission (OM) for the Presidential Elections and Republican Constitutional Referendum on October 20, 2024, notes 1016 alerts reported by Promo-LEX observers until 7:00 PM. The central team of the Promo-LEX Observation Mission (OM) processed 938 of these cases as incidents, of which 237 incidents are included in this release.

Incidents reported at the opening of polling stations:

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) – 9 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 36/7 ATUG, Comrat. Within the jurisdiction of the polling station, electoral posters supporting a candidate were prominently displayed.
2. PS 23/34 Nisporeni, Șișcani. Leaflets featuring two candidates for the presidential position were observed on the information board situated in front of the polling station.
3. PS 18/43 Florești, Lunga. An electoral leaflet endorsing a presidential candidate was noted on the informational board in proximity to the polling station.
4. PS 4/38, Anenii Noi, Crețoaia. An informational board located 50 meters from the polling station displayed electoral posters pertaining to both the constitutional referendum and the presidential election in the Republic of Moldova. The posters encouraged citizens to cast their votes for an option in the referendum as well as for a candidate in the elections. Following the observer’s report, the PEB president was to verify the situation. However, the electoral posters remained in place.
5. PS 20/56 Hîncești, Pogănești. Advertising material supporting a specific option in the referendum was observed within a 100-meter radius of the polling station.
6. PS 8/3, Cantemir, Antonești. A leaflet endorsing an option in the referendum was displayed on the informational board located approximately 60 meters from the polling station.
7. PS 25/25, Orhei, Ciocîlteni. A display concerning the referendum was identified within approximately 100 meters of the polling station. The PEB president promptly addressed this violation after being notified, personally attending to the removal of the poster and stating that no materials had been present on the board earlier that day.
8. PS 34/35, Telenești, Sărătenii Vechi. Leaflets promoting both the presidential elections and the referendum in support of two presidential candidates were observed on the information board. After the PEB president was informed, only the leaflets related to the referendum were removed.
9. PS 29/27, Soroca, Cremenciug. A leaflet advocating for a candidate in the presidential elections was affixed to an informational board, located less than 30 meters from the polling station. The PEB president did not respond to this placement.

Electoral agitation or negative campaigning (PR) within the 100-meter radius and/or inside the polling station (PS) aimed at influencing voter choices – 9 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 38/151 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, London. At approximately 12:35 PM, within a 100-meter radius of the polling station, a voter attempting to exercise their voting rights engaged in a dispute with other voters who were queuing. This individual disrupted public order with loud outbursts, including derogatory remarks aimed at a presidential candidate, accompanied by unfounded accusations and obscene language. The PEB president requested police intervention.
2. PS 38/49, Federal Republic of Germany, Frankfurt am Main. Since the opening of the polling station in the morning, an individual has identified himself as a representative of a candidate for the presidential position and a deputy in the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova. Outside the polling station, he was observed conversing with voters and urging them to support a specific option in the referendum. Additionally, a woman in his vehicle was monitoring the number of voters entering and exiting the polling station. The deputy stated that he personally compensated her for her services.
3. PS 38/98 Italian Republic, Milan. At 2:47 PM, a female voter arrived at the polling station holding a flag that encouraged support for a specific option in the referendum. The voter was advised to conceal the flag; however, she refused to comply with this directive.
4. PS 25/83 Orhei, Zorile. After casting her vote and proceeding toward the exit, a voter made derogatory remarks regarding a candidate. PEB members promptly intervened, requesting the voter to cease such behavior, warning that failure to do so would necessitate police involvement.
5. PS 1/204 Chișinău, Rîșcani. Beginning at 1:00 PM, individuals known to the representative of an electoral competitor began arriving at the polling station. On at least five occasions, these individuals inquired, “Where should I place the stamp?” The representative provided a specific response. The PEB president observed these actions and firmly informed her that she could be removed from the premises. Following this admonition, the representative refrained from further intervention and exited with the mobile ballot box.
6. PS 25/12 Orhei. At 3:31 PM, a voter in a state of inebriation sought assistance from another individual in the voting booth to place the stamp for a political party. Ultimately, the voter managed to cast their ballot independently.
7. PS 7/7, Cahul. A representative of a political party was engaged in electoral agitation within the polling station. The PEB president issued multiple warnings; however, the representative failed to comply.
8. PS 1/123, Chișinău, Centru. A representative of the electoral competitor was observed wearing an insignia badge, which displayed the color and name of the electoral competitor.
9. PS 1/131, Chișinău, Centru. A female voter arrived at the polling station wearing a T-shirt that clearly indicated her voting preference and contained a message encouraging support for a specific option in the referendum. Members of the PEB insisted that she wear a jacket, but she did not possess one. Nevertheless, she was permitted to vote.

Unauthorized presence within the polling station or within a 100-meter radius – 15 cases.

1. PS 1/265 Chișinău, Sîngera, Revaca. At 11:40 AM, a minibus was identified parked for over two hours in the vicinity of the polling station. An unauthorized individual inside the minibus was observed taking notes regarding the identities of persons entering the polling station. Upon notification to the PEB president, appropriate measures were taken, and the individual exited the 100-meter radius of the polling station.
2. PS 38/72 Hellenic Republic, Athens. At 12:00 PM, the Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova in Greece cast his vote and appeared to be leaving; however, at 12:22 PM, he was observed accompanying a voter to the gate. Subsequently, he stopped at the gate to converse with other voters. By 12:29 PM, he was seen assisting another woman into the polling station. As of 1:00 PM, he remained in the courtyard of the polling station, engaging in general discussions with voters.
3. PS 11/12, Cimișlia, Albina. An unauthorized individual was present three times within the electoral office, loitering without cause and engaging in discussions with the SAIS Elections operators, each time for approximately 10 minutes.
4. PS 20/29 Hîncești, Cotul Morii Sărăteni. Within the polling station premises, a police officer and an unauthorized individual remained for an extended period. The police officer was present until 8:00 AM, while the unauthorized individual periodically exited and re-entered the polling station. This individual engaged in discussions multiple times with a representative of an electoral competitor inside the polling station, while carrying a list. The PEB president intervened, resulting in the individual leaving the polling station, but they continued to loiter at the entrance, conversing with voters. A PEB member summoned the police, who arrived immediately.
5. PS 01/246 Chișinău, Rîșcani. At 3:30 PM and 3:33 PM, a Promo-LEX observer identified two women photographing voters as they exited the polling station. These women had been seen earlier that morning at 6:40 AM when the observer arrived at the polling station. Despite police being within 100 meters of the polling station (behind them), no actions were taken.
6. PS 12/2, Criuleni. At 2:25 PM, it appeared that the wife and child of one of the SAIS operators were standing next to the operators’ table for 20 minutes. Members of the PEB did not make any observations, and the woman continued to remain in the polling station since 2:00 PM.
7. PS 07/07, Cahul. At 3:13 PM, an unauthorized individual who had repeatedly entered the polling station was seen conversing and consulting both inside and outside the polling station with a representative of a political party. Upon being addressed by PEB members regarding her irregular presence, the individual did not respond.
8. PS 38/46 Federal Republic of Germany, Berlin. At the embassy gate at 12:37 PM, an individual identified himself as Dumitru, representing a party registered in the electoral race for the presidential elections. This individual continued to loiter at the embassy gate for one hour.
9. PS 38/98 Italian Republic, Milan. At 7:00 AM, when the polling station opened, a voter identifying as a representative of an electoral competitor attempted to enter the polling station. PEB members allowed the young man to exercise his voting rights and subsequently escorted him out of the polling station. At 2:00 PM, the same individual was observed wandering near the polling station, closely monitoring and analyzing all activities.
10. PS 22/07 Leova. Between 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM, an unauthorized individual was present near the polling station, continuously engaged in phone conversations. Upon the observer’s attempt to ascertain the individual’s identity, the person departed the area.
11. PS 01/198 Chișinău, Rîșcani. Periodically throughout the day, with intervals of up to one hour, the husband of the PEB president (who is also the driver for the PEB commission), along with the PEB president’s daughter, remained within the polling station next to the secretary and other PEB members.
12. PS 1/299 Chișinău, Trușeni. At 4:30 PM, an unauthorized individual lingered for at least 20 minutes near the polling station, attempting to converse with voters entering or exiting the polling station.
13. PS 25/04 Orhei. Throughout the day, three unauthorized individuals were observed near the polling station, periodically leaving and returning while continuously talking on their phones. They were identified as representatives of an electoral competitor.
14. PS 1/171 Chișinău, Ciocana. At 2:40 PM, an elderly female voter returned to the polling station three times, engaging in discussions with representatives of an electoral competitor each time. Each visit lasted approximately 1 to 5 minutes. PEB members did not observe her presence.
15. PS 36/9 ATUG, Comrat. Throughout the day, the husband of the PEB president, who is also a driver, periodically entered the polling station without a clear justification, claiming to be visiting his wife. He remained inside for approximately 10 minutes. Reports indicate he has been present there 10 times today. The PEB president did not object to his visits.

Violations of ballot secrecy (photographing marked ballots, displaying the marked ballots; improper placement of ballots that allows visibility of voter choices) – 72 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 20/29 Hîncești, Cotul Morii Sărăteni. After casting his vote, a voter photographed his ballot. The PEB president informed him that photographing the ballot is prohibited; however, he did not request the deletion of the photo. The voter left the polling station without deleting the photo from his phone.
2. PS 2/22 Bălți. At 1:13 PM, a voter photographed the ballot in the voting booth; however, at the intervention and request of PEB members, he deleted the photo.
3. PS 38/46 Federal Republic of Germany, Berlin. At 10:17 AM, a voter attempted to photograph the ballot in the voting booth. Upon hearing the camera shutter, a PEB member noted that photographing ballots is not permitted. The voter complied and deleted the photo.
4. PS 38/182, Romania, Iași. A voter photographed the ballot showing his vote. This was reported to the PEB president, who ensured that the photo was deleted. The voter complied and left.
5. PS 21/26 Ialoveni, Mileștii Mici. At 1:40 PM, after stamping his ballot, a voter took a photo of the ballot. Following the intervention and request of PEB members, he deleted the photo.
6. PS 21/26 Ialoveni, Mileștii Mici. At 1:51 PM, after stamping his ballot, a voter took a photo of the ballot. At the intervention and request of PEB members, he deleted the photo.
7. PS 36/06 UTAG, Comrat. Two voters (a mother and daughter) photographed their ballots. Upon the intervention and request of PEB members, they did not comply. The police were notified; however, the voters were not found by the time the police arrived.
8. PS 01/298 Chișinău, Trușeni. Two female voters entered the same voting booth. One of them was instructing the other on whom to vote for. Although the PEB member responsible for the ballot box observed the incident, he did not intervene. The PEB president was unaware of the incident.
9. PS 01/239 Chișinău, Rîșcani. A voter, after stamping her ballot, took out her phone and began photographing both ballots. This was observed by a representative of an electoral competitor, who made a note to the voter. Ultimately, the voter aggressively placed the ballots in the ballot box. The PEB president was not aware of this case, as he was outside the polling station.
10. PS 01/172 Chișinău, Ciocana. At 2:18 PM, a voter, after stamping her ballot, took a photo of the ballot. Following the intervention and request of PEB members, she deleted the photo.
11. PS 01/095 Chișinău, Buiucani. After casting her vote, a female voter approached her husband in the adjacent booth and indicated which option he should select on his ballot. One of the PEB members nearby observed this action but did not take any action to stop it.
12. PS 37/005 Stânga Nistrului, Gura Bâcului. Inside the polling station, a voter was observed by PEB members taking a photo of his ballot after marking it as “voted.” At the request of PEB members, the photo was deleted.
13. PS 38/22 Switzerland, Geneva. A female voter attempted to photograph her ballot in the voting booth. A representative of an electoral competitor made an observation and requested PEB members to ensure that the woman deleted the photo. The president of the PEB verified this. It was discussed in the office that individuals managing voter flow should announce that photographing ballots is prohibited.
14. PS 38/153 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, London. A voter took a photo of the ballot showing his choice and left without any measures being taken against him.
15. PS 38/182 Romania, Iași. An individual photographed the ballot. A PEB member reported this and informed the president of the PEB. The president checked the individual’s gallery and ensured that the photo was deleted from all folders on the phone.
16. PS 38/42, Republic of France, Nice. A voter photographed the ballot showing his vote option in the voting booth, but the PEB members intervened in time and instructed him to delete the photo. He complied and deleted the photo, after which he left the polling station.
17. PS 38/182, Romania, Iași. A voter photographed the ballot. The president of the PEB checked the individual’s gallery and ensured that the photo was deleted. The voter did not object.
18. PS 38/182, Romania, Iași. At 1:42 PM, an individual photographed the ballot. The president of the PEB ensured that the photo was deleted, and the voter complied with the president’s instructions.
19. PS 38/056 Federal Republic of Germany, Bremen. At 1:30 PM, a voter photographed the ballot. Subsequently, he deleted the photo at the insistence of an electoral commission member.
20. PS 38/056 Federal Republic of Germany, Bremen. At 1:46 PM, a voter photographed the ballot. Subsequently, he deleted the photo at the insistence of PEB members.
21. PS 38/056 Federal Republic of Germany, Bremen. At 1:50 PM, a voter photographed the ballot. Subsequently, he deleted the photo at the insistence of an electoral commission member.
22. PS 01/103 Chișinău, Buiucani. At 2:45 PM, a female voter photographed the ballot while in the voting booth. She was asked by a PEB member to delete the photo as it was a violation. The woman complied and deleted it.
23. PS 10/4 Căușeni. An individual took a photo inside the booth, which was observed by an SAIS Elections operator. The PEB president noticed and asked the voter to delete the photo. Ultimately, the photo was deleted, and the president checked the phone with the person’s consent.
24. PS 38/179 Romania, Bucharest. At 2:47 PM, inside the polling station, one of the voters was observed attempting to photograph the ballot in the voting booth. The PEB president intervened and informed the voter that he was not allowed to photograph the ballot. The voter’s reaction was calm; he deleted the photo and left.
25. PS 04/03 Anenii Noi. At 3:07 PM, a voter, after stamping his ballot, took a photo of it. Despite the intervention and requests of PEB members, he did not delete the photo.
26. PS 38/228 Turkey, Istanbul. A female voter photographed the ballot showing her vote, and upon being alerted by PEB members, she deleted the photos from her phone, claiming she did not know that photographing the ballot was not allowed.
27. PS 38/56 Federal Republic of Germany, Bremen. At 12:00 PM, a voter photographed the ballot showing his vote. At the request of a PEB member, he complied and deleted the photo.
28. PS 38/83 Ireland, Cork. A female voter, upon exiting the voting booth, mentioned that she had photographed her already stamped ballot to show it to her granddaughter in the Netherlands. The voter also stated that she had voted for a specific candidate. None of the PEB members reacted to the action, and the voter left the polling station.
29. PS 01/207 Chișinău, Rîșcani. A voter attempted to photograph the ballot. The secretary of the PEB, noticing this behavior, made a note to the voter. As a result, the voter hid her phone; however, after the secretary moved away, she continued to photograph the next section of the ballot. The PEB president did not intervene.
30. PS 10/7 Căușeni. Inside the polling station, a voter photographed the ballot with the stamp applied. A PEB member requested that he delete the photo, and the citizen complied.
31. PS 38/114 Republic of Italy, Verona. Between 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM, three voters attempted to photograph their ballots. A PEB member intervened and informed one voter that this was not allowed.
32. PS 38/170 Republic of Poland, Warsaw. At 12:36 PM, a voter photographed the ballot while in the voting booth. PEB members did not notice this incident.
33. PS 25/12 Orhei. At 2:31 PM, a voter photographed the ballot with the stamp applied. A PEB member requested that he delete the photo, and the citizen complied.
34. PS 37/19, Dubăsari, Cocieri. At 3:31 PM, a voter entered the voting booth and took out his phone to take a photo, but a PEB member reminded him that this was not allowed. The voter put his phone back in his pocket and voted.
35. PS 38/180 Romania, Bucharest. At 3:49 PM, a female voter was caught photographing her ballot, stating that she was unaware of the prohibition against photography. She was asked to delete the photo, and the voter complied.
36. PS 38/1 Republic of Austria, Vienna. At 2:42 PM, a voter photographed the ballot. A PEB member informed the voter about the prohibition against photographing the ballot. The voter eventually deleted the photo.
37. PS 38/228 Republic of Turkey, Istanbul. A female voter photographed the ballot, and upon being observed, she was requested to delete the photo. The voter complied afterward.
38. PS 10/7, Căușeni. At 4:10 PM, a voter photographed the ballot. Eventually, the voter claimed to have deleted the photo, but the PEB member was unaware of the details regarding the deletion.
39. PS 01/278 Chișinău, Bubuieci. A voter photographed the ballot after applying the stamp. The PEB president noticed this, and the photo was deleted.
40. PS 02/38 Bălți. At 2:20 PM, a female voter photographed the ballot. Upon observation by the PEB members, she reacted aggressively, stating that she “would not comply with their requests.” The voter left with the photo on her phone, and the PEB members did not take further action.
41. PS 38/228 Republic of Turkey, Istanbul. A female voter photographed her ballot, and a PEB member intervened and asked her to delete the photos. The voter complied.
42. PS 01/251 Chișinău, Codru. At 3:01 PM, a voter entered the voting booth and photographed the ballot without being noticed by other PEB members. He then placed the ballot in the box and left.
43. PS 1/28 Chișinău, Trușeni. At 3:34 PM, a voter was caught taking a photo in the voting booth using someone else’s phone. A PEB member noticed and deleted the photo.
44. PS 01/249 Chișinău, Codru. A voter photographed his ballot with his smartphone. After PEB members immediately noted this, the voter appeared to delete the image from his phone.
45. PS 02/30 Bălți. At 3:50 PM, a voter photographed the ballot with the stamp applied. A PEB member requested that he delete the photo, and the citizen complied.
46. PS 36/52 UTAG, Congazcicul de Sus. At 3:53 PM, a voter photographed the ballot with the stamp applied. A PEB member requested that he delete the photo, and the citizen complied.
47. PS 38/72, Hellenic Republic, Athens. At 4:50 PM, a female voter intended to photograph her ballot but was observed by a PEB member and warned that this was not allowed. Ultimately, the voter complied.
48. PS 38/72, Hellenic Republic, Athens. At 5:00 PM, a female voter intended to photograph her ballot. However, she was observed by a PEB member and warned that photographing was prohibited.
49. PS 01/284 Chișinău, Ciorescu. At 4:40 PM, a voter took a photo of the ballot. Upon request from PEB members, the photo was deleted.
50. PS 38/112 Republic of Italy, Venice. At 3:53 PM, a female voter photographed her ballot, being observed by other voters and warned that photographing ballots was prohibited. The president of the PEB requested the voter to delete the photo.
51. PS 38/56 Federal Republic of Germany, Bremen. At 4:10 PM, a voter photographed the ballot. He later deleted the photo at the insistence of a PEB member.
52. PS 02/24 Bălți. At 4:44 PM, a voter photographed the ballot with the stamp applied. A PEB member requested that he delete the photo, and the citizen complied.
53. PS 38/46 Federal Republic of Germany, Berlin. At 4:45 PM, a voter was caught photographing the ballot. At the request of a PEB member, the voter deleted the ballot photos both from the phone gallery and from the recycle bin.
54. PS 38/125 Republic of Italy, Reggio Emilia. At 4:14 PM, a voter took a photo of the ballots. At the request of the president of the PEB, the voter deleted the photo.
55. PS 38/125 Republic of Italy, Reggio Emilia. At 3:50 PM, a voter photographed the ballots after voting. Therefore, he was warned, and the voter had to delete the photo from his phone.
56. PS 01/117 Chișinău, Centru. At 4:10 PM, a female voter, while in the voting booth, photographed the ballots. There was no reaction from the PEB members.
57. PS 21/49 Ialoveni, Văsieni. In the voting station, one of the voting booths is positioned very close to the observers’ seats, so the observer next to the booth could easily see the voter’s choice. After the observers addressed this, the president of the PEB remedied the issue.
58. PS 38/125 Republic of Italy, Reggio Emilia. A voter photographed the ballots. The photo was deleted after the PEB president requested it.
59. PS 01/137 Chișinău, Centru. At 5:25 PM, a female voter photographed the ballot. At the request of the PEB president, the photo was deleted.
60. PS 30/03 Strășeni. At 4:25 PM, a voter photographed the ballot with the stamp applied. The PEB members requested that he delete the photo, and the citizen complied.
61. PS 1/116 Chișinău, Centru. The ballot was photographed; at the request of a PEB member, the photo was deleted.
62. PS 1/114 Chișinău, Centru. A voter photographed the ballot. At the request of the PEB president, the photo was deleted.
63. PS 4/3 Anenii Noi. At 3:56 PM, a female voter in the voting booth took a photo of the ballot. The PEB president stopped the person to delete the photo. The photo was deleted.
64. PS 8/10, Cantemir, Capaclia. A voter was caught photographing the ballot. The PEB members noticed the incident and, together with the PEB president, took measures, asking the voter to delete the photos from the phone.
65. PS 1/123, Chișinău, Centru. A voter photographed the ballot. The police were called. The voter left accompanied by the police.
66. PS 07/06 Cahul. At 4:35 PM, a voter photographed the ballot in the voting booth. He left the voting station without being asked to delete the photo.
67. PS 16/1, Edineț. At 4:30 PM, a voter photographed the ballots. The PEB president requested to see the phone. The photos were deleted.
68. PS 38/125 Republic of Italy, Reggio Emilia. At 4:27 PM, a voter photographed the ballots. At the request of the PEB president, the voter deleted the photos.
69. PS 1/251, Chișinău, Codru. A voter photographed the ballot. At the request of the PEB president, the photo was deleted.
70. PS 16/47 Edineț, Tîrnova. At 5:30 PM, a voter was observed in the voting station photographing the ballot. At the verbal observation of the PEB secretary, the voter denied his action, put the ballot in the box, and left.
71. PS 1/284, Chișinău, Ciorescu. At 5:30 PM, a voter photographed the ballot. At the request of the PEB president, the photo was deleted.
72. PS 38/125 Republic of Italy, Reggio Emilia. At 4:52 PM, a voter photographed the ballot. After being warned, he deleted the photo in the presence of the PEB president.

Unjustified group voting – 22 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 1/040 Chișinău, Botanica. At 11:33, two elderly voters (husband and wife) cast their votes in a single voting booth. Following discussions among the short-term observers (STO), PEB members, and other observers, it was determined that the husband did not have any visual impairments. The PEB president authorized them to vote alongside each other.
2. PS 01/259 Chișinău, Durlești. At 11:36, two individuals unjustifiably voted together in a group. An observer issued a warning, prompting the individuals to separate. The PEB president did not notice the incident.
3. PS 02/45 Bălți. A husband and wife voted together unjustifiably in a single voting booth. PEB members instructed them to adhere to the confidentiality of the voting process as per established regulations.
4. PS 11/12 Cimișlia, Albina. One voter experienced difficulties completing the voting process and spent an excessive amount of time in the voting booth. After a while, the PEB president requested assistance from another voter, who turned out to be the voter’s wife. The voter showed no signs of visual impairment or other difficulties.
5. PS 01/258, Chișinău, Durlești. At 13:40, two individuals were present in a voting booth discussing whom to vote for. The PEB president intervened, reminding them to separate into distinct booths in accordance with privacy regulations.
6. PS 32/15 Ștefan Vodă, Feștelița. At 13:54, two women entered the same voting booth without justification and consulted each other regarding their voting choices. They were observed by the president and members of the PEB, who issued a warning, after which the women proceeded to different booths.
7. PS 25/27 Orhei, Clișova. A husband and wife unjustifiably voted in the same booth. PEB members did not take any action to rectify the situation.
8. PS 37/020 Coșnița, Dubăsari. At 13:44, two voters entered the same voting booth to cast their votes. The PEB president did not react to this incident.
9. PS 38/46 Federal Republic of Germany, Berlin. Two female voters entered the voting booth together, citing that one of them could not read. The PEB president noted this and requested that they move to separate booths. The ballots that had been marked were annulled, and the voters were issued new ballots, instructed to vote independently.
10. PS 25/48 Orhei, Mîrzești. A husband and wife voted together unjustifiably in a single voting booth. The PEB president’s attempt to intervene was unsuccessful.
11. PS 38/63 Federal Republic of Germany, Stuttgart. A voter entered the voting booth accompanied by his partner. PEB members observed this minor incident and requested them to separate. The voter appeared visibly disturbed but complied with the request.
12. PS 20/15 Hîncești, Caracui. Two voters unjustifiably entered the same voting booth, discussing whom to vote for. PEB members did not intervene, but the voters eventually proceeded to vote in separate booths.
13. PS 01/226, Chișinău, Rîșcani. At 15:32, a Promo-LEX observer noted that two individuals were voting together in a booth, despite having no visible health issues that would justify voting assistance. PEB members did not react.
14. PS 02/24 Bălți. At 15:59, two female voters entered the polling station and moved towards adjacent voting booths. One of them started instructing the other, pointing on the ballot where to place the stamp. When PEB members intervened, the voter replied, “I showed her how to vote for what I know, not what you want.”
15. PS 1/270 Chișinău, Vatra. At 16:35, while voting in her booth, a female voter approached the adjacent booth, where her husband was voting, to inquire whom he was voting for. Upon being noticed, she was instructed to return to her own booth, which she did.
16. PS 21/049 Ialoveni, Văsieni. At 15:17, a couple voted together in the same booth. The PEB president observed this but did not take action, instead commenting that “the love between these two is so strong that they vote together.”
17. PS 36/49 UTAG, Congaz. Two voters voted in the same booth. PEB members did not react to the situation.
18. PS25/66 Orhei, Puțintei. Two voters entered the same booth, with one attempting to instruct the other on where to vote. The PEB president’s intervention was ignored.
19. PS 7/46, Cahul, Lebedenco. Two individuals unjustifiably voted as a group. After a warning from the PEB secretary, the voters complied and cast their votes independently.
20. PS 36/9, ATUG, Comrat. Two voters cast their votes in the same booth. Despite the PEB president’s observations, they did not respond or separate.
21. PS 01/299 Chișinău, Trușeni. Two voters capable of voting independently were observed in the same voting booth. A PEB member issued a warning.
22. PS 25/07 Orhei. At 16:36, a father and son voted together in the same booth, with the son casting the vote on behalf of his father. The father had previously signed the electoral list on his own.

Restricted access for observers and obstruction of free observation in the polling station –  1 cases. It is imperative that observers can monitor the electoral process to uphold transparency and integrity.

PS 01/204, Chisinau, Rîșcani. At 09:37, within the polling station, I attempted to stand up to observe the activities taking place around the station. However, the PEB president stopped me, informing me that I was not permitted to move around. After discussing the matter with other PEB members and observers, the PEB president no longer intervened regarding my actions.

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. PS 37, Left Bank of the Dniester, Cocieri. At 13:36, near the village of Cocieri’s elderly care home, Promo-LEX observers spoke with several groups of 4-5 people exiting the facility. These individuals revealed that they had been instructed by a social worker from the Placement Center for People with Disabilities to vote for a specific candidate, with the promise of receiving financial compensation afterward. Nearby polling stations include PS 37/18, PS 37/19, and PS 15/2.
2. PS 10/1, Căușeni. At 15:00, some voters mentioned that 400 lei was being offered in exchange for voting, though no specific candidate was mentioned. Additionally, at the polling station in the village of Hagimus, Căușeni district, voters were reportedly being transported to the station and offered 350 lei to vote in favor of a candidate supported by a political party.
3. PS 4/5, Anenii Noi, Hîrbovățul Nou. Within 100 meters of the polling station, a voter approached an observer, asking if they were the person who had promised 1,000 lei for their vote.
4. PS 37/8, Left Bank of the Dniester. Near the polling station, a Promo-LEX observer was mistaken for someone representing a presidential candidate and was asked for the 500 lei promised in exchange for a vote for a specific candidate.
5. PS 37/5, Left Bank of the Dniester. In a local shop, a representative of a political entity was reportedly offering 500 lei in exchange for a vote for a particular candidate.
6. PS 6/1, Briceni. Between 13:00 and 14:00, a voter raised concerns that in the adjacent voting booth, a person was photographing their ballot and would receive 200 lei upon exiting the polling station. PEB members became involved, but no one witnessed the act of photographing. The police were called to the scene, and the PEB president was questioned.

Organized transport of voters (coaches, minibuses or other transport units that would not tipically be present around) – 3 cases. Adhering to this prohibition is essential for maintaining the integrity of the electoral process.

1. PS 37/24-37/25, Left Bank of the Dniester, Sănătăuca. At 09:30, 11:00, and 13:05, in Sănătăuca, Florești district, Promo-LEX observers noted a Volkswagen Sharan vehicle with registration number K933AM transporting passengers to PS 37/24 and PS 37/25. When approached by Promo-LEX observers, both the driver and passengers refused to respond to any questions.
2. PS 10/1, Căușeni. At 15:00, several voters residing in Bender reported that transportation was being organized to facilitate voting at the polling station in Calfa, Anenii Noi district.
3. PS 23/34, Nisporeni, Șișcani. At 11:20, a minibus was observed transporting voters from the villages of Odaia and Afumați to Șișcani, to vote at the polling station. When asked by a Promo-LEX observer about the cost of the trip, one of the passengers, who had just disembarked, stated that they had not paid for the transport and were unaware of who had organized it.

Incidents of intimidation or acts of violence involving voters, PEB members, observers, media, or other persons – 4 cases. Intimidation can take various forms, ranging from verbal threats to physical violence, and can significantly impact participants in the electoral process.

1. PS 1/202 Chișinău, Rîșcani. At 14:25, a voter approached the Promo-LEX observer inside the polling station, expressing dissatisfaction and reproaching the observer for not filing complaints, not providing explanations, and not informing voters of their right to decide whether or not to sign for the referendum. The voter caused a significant disturbance, filming inside the polling station. Upon the PEB president’s request, the voter left the polling station but continued to argue outside. In response, the PEB president called the police and awaited their arrival.
2. PS 36/34 ATUG, Beșalma. At 14:55, a voter in a state of intoxication entered the polling station, asking several questions to PEB members and expressing dissatisfaction with their answers. The voter damaged ballot papers in the voting booth using a pen and then attempted to leave the polling station with the ballots. Following the intervention and request of the PEB members, the voter threw the ballots into the ballot box.
3. PS 9/8 Călărași. At 12:27, an intoxicated citizen entered the polling station, looking for reasons to argue and disrupt the peace, refusing to leave the premises. The police intervened, and the citizen eventually exited the polling station.
4. PS 36/11 ATUG, Comrat. At 15:33, an elderly voter entered the polling station with her son, attempting to vote together in the same booth, arguing that she had vision problems. The PEB members offered her a magnifying glass, which she refused, displaying aggressive behavior. She tore up the ballots, trying to throw some pieces into the ballot box. The PEB president requested her to hand over the damaged ballots and simultaneously called the police. The voter ignored the request, throwing some ballot pieces inside the polling station and taking the rest with her. Upon exiting, she was stopped by the police and, at their request, returned the remaining pieces to the PEB president. An official report was filed.

        Incidents related to the organization of voting process

Ballot boxes were not sealed according to legal procedures/ broken/ damaged or missing seals on ballot boxes – 11 cases. According to existing legislation, ballot boxes must be secured with four seals to ensure the integrity of the electoral process.

1. PS 14/024, Drochia, Mândâc. The stationary ballot boxes were sealed with only 3 seals instead of the required 4. The PEB president explained that the 4th seal would be used for the bag containing the ballot papers.
2. PS 22/011, Leova, Băiuș. The stationary ballot box had only 2 seals, and the backup ballot box was not sealed.
3. PS 14/044, Drochia, Șuri. The polling station had 7 seals for 2 stationary ballot boxes and one mobile box. The PEB president decided to seal the stationary boxes with 3 seals each and the mobile box with the remaining seal, justifying this by the large number of ballot papers that wouldn’t fit in one box.
4. PS 11/45, Cimișlia, Troițcoe. One stationary ballot box was missing a seal. The PEB president explained this was due to a shortage of available seals.
5. PS 13/13, Dondușeni, Frasin. Two stationary ballot boxes were improperly sealed, with only 2 seals applied to each box.
6. PS 13/25, Dondușeni, Tîrnova. At 12:22, two stationary ballot boxes were observed to be improperly sealed, each with only 2 seals.
7. PS 16/8, Edineț. The stationary ballot boxes were sealed with 3 seals each. The PEB president stated that this was the maximum number of seals they had received.
8. PS 20/44, Hîncești, Mereșeni. A stationary ballot box had only 2 seals. Upon the observer’s notification, the PEB president applied 2 more seals.
9. PS 7/43, Cahul, Iujnoe. The stationary ballot box had only 3 seals. The PEB president mentioned that they were unaware of the requirement for 4 seals, and no additional seal was applied.
10. PS 21/18, Ialoveni, Gangura. The ballot box was sealed with only 3 seals instead of 4. The PEB president did not provide an explanation, although 2 seals were still available.
11. PS 01/080, Chișinău, Buiucani. At 16:35, the PEB president identified a ballot box sealed with only 3 seals. After discussing with the PEB members, it was attributed to their oversight. The issue was corrected, and the seal was properly applied.

Inadequate storage of undistributed ballots, which were not kept in a secure safe or cabinet within the polling station – 7 cases. It is important to note that undistributed ballots must be stored in accordance with legal regulations to ensure the integrity and security of the electoral process.

1. PS 38/12, Canada, Montreal. Undistributed ballots are not stored in a safe or cabinet but are instead kept in an open space on shelves.
2. PS 38/215, United States of America, Chicago. The ballot papers are not stored in a safe or cabinet, but are placed in a box on the floor next to the wall.
3. PS 7/39, Drochia, Găvănoasa. The undistributed ballots, intended for PEB members, are kept in an open bag near the PEB president’s table, rather than in a safe or cabinet.
4. PS 25/49, Orhei, Mîrzești. At 12:52, the undistributed ballots were left in plain sight on open shelves within the polling station, near the PEB president.
5. PS 7/37, Cahul, Doina. The undistributed ballots are kept on the PEB president’s table. The president mentioned that there is no safe available for secure storage.
6. PS 21/19, Ialoveni, Gangura. The undistributed ballots are stored on the PEB president’s table, as there is no safe or cabinet available.
7. PS 21/18, Ialoveni, Gangura. The PEB does not have a safe, so the ballot papers are placed on tables. As of 17:37, the papers were still visible on tables and chairs.

Interruption of the filming process for electoral operations throughout the voting day – 16 cases. Any disruption in filming can raise suspicions and undermine public confidence in the integrity of the elections.

1. PS 34/44 Telenești, Zgărdești: Between 13:30 and 15:00, the video recording process was interrupted due to the memory card of the video camera reaching its capacity.
2. PS 16/47, Edineț, Tîrnova: At 12:43, during the insertion of a ballot into the box, the voter received assistance from the ballot box operator. The positioning of this individual was directly in front of the video camera, which limited the recording of the ballot insertion process. To date, this violation has not been identified by the members or the president of the PEB, as most members were on a lunch break.
3. PS 11/25 Cimișlia, Gura Galbenei: At 15:20, members of the PEB members became aware that the video camera was non-operational (the interruption occurred approximately 30 minutes prior to the scheduled observation time). Filming resumed at 15:23.
4. PS 12/38 Criuleni, Zăicana: At 14:40, the video camera ceased recording due to a full memory capacity. The PEB president promptly informed the CEC about this issue and completed a formal report.
5. PS 21/32 Ialoveni, Puhoi: Around 15:25, an interruption in the filming of the voting process was detected. The issue remained unresolved by 15:55.
6. PS 29/32 Soroca, Holoșnița: The video recording of the voting process did not commence upon the opening of the polling station due to the memory card being full. As of 15:30, the issue had not been rectified.
7. PS 29/027 Soroca, Cremenciug: At 14:02, upon the entry of Promo-LEX observers into the polling station, it was noted that the camera was not connected. Following a discussion with the PEB president, it was revealed that the camera had operated for two hours post-opening of the polling station before being turned off. It is scheduled to be reconnected only upon the closing of the polling station.
8. PS 22/013 Leova, Băiuș: At 16:21, while the mobile team was present in the polling station, the video camera was actively recording the voting process. Data from the camera indicated that it had recorded for only five hours.
9. PS 6/31 Briceni, Medveja: At the time of the observer’s arrival at 12:05, the video camera was found to be disconnected. The PEB president acknowledged the oversight and proceeded to reconnect the camera.
10. PS 17/15 Fălești, Călugăr: Upon the observer’s arrival at 11:57, it was noted that the video camera was non-operational. The PEB president reported this situation to the CEC, after which a formal report was generated regarding the incident.
11. PS 20/56 Hîncești, Pogănești: At 13:46, upon the observer’s arrival, it was observed that the video camera was not functioning. Neither the president nor the PEB members were aware of this issue. After being alerted, the camera was activated at 14:11.
12. PS 2/39 Bălți: The video camera was operational only between 07:00 and 07:05. The president of the PEB contacted CECE 2 and prepared a formal report. As of now, the issue remains unresolved.
13. PS 22/16, Leova, Borogani: Upon the arrival of the mobile team at 14:46, it was observed that the video camera was non-functional. The PEB president was informed of the situation, and the camera was subsequently restarted.
14. PS 18/52, Florești, Putinești: One of the SAIS Elections operators disconnected the video camera, stating that it would be reconnected during the vote counting process.
15. PS 20/61, Hîncești, Sărata Galbenă: At 15:37, it was noted that the video camera was not recording the voting process. The PEB president was informed, and she indicated that the memory was full and she had not noticed the issue. Subsequently, no remedial actions were taken by the PEB president.
16. PS 11/17 Cimișlia, Ciucur-Mingir: Upon arrival at 16:45, it was noted that the video camera was powered off. Following the notification, the PEB president activated the camera.

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) – 12 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 02/38 Bălți: Between 07:00 and 10:00, the computer experienced a lack of internet connectivity, rendering the SAIS Elections system non-functional. Operators from Moldtelecom were summoned to address this issue. Consequently, the voting process was disrupted, leading to congestion within the polling station.
2. PS 25/04 Orhei: At 13:50, deficiencies in the operation of the SAIS Elections system were identified, which persisted for a duration of 28 minutes. Following intervention by representatives from Moldtelecom, the issue was rectified, attributed to a loose wire connection. During this period, the voting process remained unaffected.
3. PS 38/112 Republic of Italy, Venice: At 12:54, an operator from SAIS Elections encountered operational difficulties with the computer, resulting in the functionality of only one unit. This situation led to a slowdown in the voting process, thereby increasing congestion outside the polling station. The PEB president promptly communicated with superiors regarding the issue.
4. PS 38/226 Kingdom of Sweden, Stockholm: The SAIS Elections system was non-functional from 07:00 to 07:17 due to technical difficulties reported by multiple operators (the CEC was notified, and communication occurred via Viber). The issue stemmed from login difficulties, which were resolved by 07:17. Only one voter experienced a wait of approximately 15 minutes before being able to cast their ballot.
5. PS 38/154 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, London: The SAIS Elections operational system was temporarily inoperative for a period of 10 minutes between 11:20 and 11:30 due to technical deficiencies, which were swiftly addressed.
6. PS 35/01 Ungheni: A voter approached the SAIS Elections operators for identification verification. The operators informed the voter that, according to the information system, he had already cast his ballot. The voter disputed this assertion. Subsequently, the PEB president forwarded the identification details to the CEC for verification.
7. PS 01/104 Chișinău, Buiucani: At approximately 14:40, one of the operators reported issues with the SAIS Elections system, attributed to a weak internet connection. Although the connection was restored, intermittent disruptions continued. The issue was addressed through remediation of the connection.
8. PS 02/38 Bălți: Between 14:01 and 15:15, at least five voters were unable to be located within the SAIS Elections system, despite valid residence registrations in proximity to the polling station. These voters were allowed to cast their ballots, being incorporated into the supplementary lists.
9. PS 01/277 Chișinău, Bubuieci: At 16:15, two individuals presented themselves at the polling station, identified by SAIS Elections operators as lacking residence status, despite their identity documents indicating otherwise. The PEB president was notified, and the individuals were subsequently added to the supplementary list, enabling them to exercise their right to vote.
10. PS 26/29 Rezina, Peciște: Within the polling station, there were periodic interruptions to the internet connection. During these outages, SAIS Elections operators recorded the names of voters, which were later entered into the system once connectivity was restored.
11. PS 2/39 Bălți: A voter was not found in the SAIS Elections system, despite presenting valid residence registration. The voter cast their ballot on the supplementary list. The PEB president noted that this was not an isolated incident, with a minimum of 12 similar cases documented.
12. PS 2/20 Bălți: Three voters were not identified within the SAIS Elections system. They had correctly presented their residence registrations at the polling station and were permitted to vote using the supplementary lists.

Irregularities in the electoral lists – 25 cases. 

1. PS 24/10 Ocnița, Bîrlădeni: Several voters residing in Bîrlădeni, Ocnița were not found on the primary electoral lists, necessitating their voting via supplementary lists.
2. PS 32/27 Ștefan Vodă, Ștefănești: One voter was identified in the SAIS Elections system but was not present on the primary lists, despite their identity document matching the polling station address. The voter cast their ballot by being included in the supplementary lists.
3. PS 29/04 Soroca: An incident occurred where a voter mistakenly signed on behalf of another individual, leading to the documentation of the error in an official report.
4. PS 1/231 Chișinău, Rîșcani: At 12:39, a female voter sought to cast her ballot but was not listed on the primary electoral list, even though her registered address corresponds to the polling station. The secretary registered her on the supplementary list, allowing her to vote.
5. PS 01/131 Chișinău, Centru: By 14:04, four cases were noted where voters could not be located on the primary electoral list. Based on their identity documents, they voted on the supplementary list.
6. PS 01/239 Chișinău, Rîșcani: A voter presented himself to vote, stating that he had resided in Chișinău for an extended period and had always voted at polling station 1/239. His wife and children were listed on the primary electoral list, but he did not appear in either the SAIS system or the electoral lists. The PEB president advised him to contact the CEC to report the incident.
7. PS 26/40 Rezina, Țareuca: At 14:00, a voter who had lived in the locality for many years could not be identified in the SAIS Elections system or on the primary electoral lists. After a brief discussion, he was allowed to vote, being registered on the supplementary list.
8. PS 25/69 Orhei, Seliște: At 14:03, a voter was unable to find himself on the primary electoral list, despite the address on his identification documents corresponding to the polling station. He cast his vote by being included in the supplementary lists.
9. PS 15/08 Dubăsari, Holercani: Two individuals with the same name were recorded in the lists, one in place of the other; this did not affect their right to vote, as both were able to exercise their voting rights.
10. PS 30/06 Strășeni: At 15:18, a citizen arrived to vote but was marked as having no residence in the SAIS Elections system. His address was assigned to this electoral sector. The voter successfully cast his ballot on the supplementary list.
11. PS 01/086 Chișinău, Buiucani: Approximately ten voters (up to 15:00) who resided at this polling station were not found on the primary electoral lists. They were subsequently added to the supplementary lists.
12. PS 1/13 Chișinău, Centru: At 14:52, a couple, owners of the apartment where they reside, claimed that the primary list included the name of a deceased individual who had the same address, dating back over 20 years. They had previously notified both the CEC and the passport office regarding this issue but had not received any updates or changes.
13. PS 01/048 Chișinău, Botanica: At 14:48, four voters could not be identified on the electoral lists, despite having valid residence registrations in the locality. The PEB president included these voters on the supplementary lists.
14. PS 1/144 Chișinău, Centru: At 15:35, a female voter claimed to have found the name of a stranger listed at her residential address. The voter expressed frustration. The PEB president advised her to contact the ASP. A representative from the PSRM intervened, and after a brief discussion, persuaded the voter to file a complaint. The voter, assisted by the PEB president, began to draft the complaint. However, after checking the list, she destroyed the document she had written without explanation and left.
15. PS 01/001 Chișinău, Botanica: According to an observer, at 14:30 and again at 14:55, two voters who resided at this polling station voted but were not listed on the primary electoral lists. The voters were incorporated into the supplementary lists by the PEB members.
16. PS 1/99 Chișinău, Buiucani: At 16:20, a voter approached to exercise their right to vote and noticed that a relative who had passed away some time ago was listed on the electoral list.
17. PS 1/171 Chișinău, Ciocana: At 16:35, a female voter informed the observers that she could not find her name on the electoral list, despite having lived at the same address for 25 years. She faced a similar issue during the previous elections. The president of the PEB indicated that this situation was beyond their jurisdiction, and consequently, the voter could not exercise her voting rights.
18. PS 10/4 Căușeni: An agitated individual approached the PEB president, stating that her family members had long since left the Republic of Moldova for Romania and had even passed away there, yet they remained on the electoral lists.
19. PS 16/3, Edineț: At 16:40, a voter arrived to cast their ballot but was not registered on the electoral lists for the polling station, despite having an unmodified residence registration. The secretary of the PEB registered the voter on the supplementary lists and provided him with the ballots for voting.
20. PS 2/46 Bălți: Two voters could not be found on the electoral lists, even though they were supposed to vote at this polling station according to their address. The PEB president included them in the supplementary lists.
21. PS 4/9, Anenii Noi, Bulboaca: A voter could not be found on the primary electoral list. He voted on the supplementary list.
22. PS 01/115 Chișinău, Centru: A voter identified that an individual who had already exercised their right to vote was listed at his address on the primary electoral list. According to the apartment owner, he did not know this individual. A complaint was filed regarding this case and registered with the PEB president.
23. PS 01/258 Chișinău, Durlești: At 16:58, a female voter who could not find herself on the primary electoral list presented herself, despite being associated with this polling station according to her identity documents. She voted on the supplementary list.
24. PS 10/1 Căușeni: At 17:00, it was discovered that a voter was not listed among the eligible voters. Subsequently, the individual was registered on the supplementary list.
25. PS 01/102 Chișinău, Buiucani: Two female voters identified deceased individuals, who had been deceased for an extended period, listed on the electoral lists as their spouses. The PEB president informed them that the deadline for verifying electoral lists had expired, but that this could be addressed in accordance with Article 62 of the Electoral Code.

Other – 26 cases.

1. 02/54 Bălți: An elector damaged and tore their ballot pertaining to the constitutional referendum. The PEB president promptly collected the damaged ballot and deposited it in the ballot box in its current condition.
2. PS 01/143 Chișinău, Centru: At 12:30, an individual entered the voting section and commenced photographing the proceedings. An observer from Promo-LEX informed him that photography was prohibited within the voting area. He responded that he had not observed any signage prohibiting such actions and asserted his constitutional right to film in public spaces. The observer subsequently alerted the PEB president, who, upon inspecting the entrance, confirmed the absence of prohibitory signage. Following further discussion with the individual in question, the PEB president acknowledged his concerns and instituted the installation of signage to prohibit photography in the voting section.
3. PS 01/162 Chișinău, Ciocana: An elector affixed stickers labeled “Votat” instead of applying the official “Votat” stamp to the ballots. A member of the PEB documented the incident, rendering the submitted ballots invalid. The elector was then issued two new ballots to ensure proper voting with the official stamp.
4. PS 30/04 Strășeni: At approximately 13:10, an elector experienced a medical emergency and managed only to sign the electoral register without casting a vote. A member of the PEB summoned an ambulance for assistance, and the president subsequently annulled the ballots issued.
5. PS 38/110 Republic of Italy, Padova: A member of the PEB was engaged in interviewing voters and PEB members alike, posing questions such as, “What prompted your participation in the vote?” and “Are you taking part in the referendum?” This member actively encouraged individuals to exercise their right to vote from 07:00 until the present time, expressing a desire to continue these interviews and recordings until the close of the voting day.
6. PS 01/204 Chișinău, Rîșcani: At 12:46, two voters arrived at the voting section in an intoxicated state. Both individuals entered a single voting booth and attempted to pocket a ballot. A member of the PEB stationed by the ballot box observed the incident and intervened. Upon explanation of the voting procedures by the PEB president, the individuals calmed down and proceeded to vote without further violations.
7. PS 02/24 Bălți: At 14:01, a voter placed only one ballot into the ballot box, intending to exit the voting section with the second ballot. This action was observed by the SAIS Elections operators, who requested that the voter submit the second ballot into the ballot box, a request that was ultimately complied with.
8. PS 01/231 Chișinău, Rîșcani: At 13:01, an elector attempted to vote using a passport; however, the PEB president declined this request, indicating that only an identity card was acceptable for voting. Consequently, the elector was unable to cast their vote.
9. PS 01/019 Chișinău, Botanica: At 13:40, a voter placed only one of the two ballots (the presidential ballot) into the ballot box and attempted to conceal the referendum ballot under their clothing. The PEB president noticed this behavior and insisted that the voter submit the referendum ballot as well.
10. PS 01/010 Chișinău, Botanica: Around 13:00, an elderly voter inadvertently damaged the referendum ballot. As the observer was on break, no specific evidence or details were recorded. The PEB president requested police intervention to address the situation. Consequently, the incident was documented by law enforcement, and appropriate sanctions will be applied.
11. PS 25/73 Orhei, Susleni: At 13:58, a voter entered one of the four voting booths and reported to the PEB members that the “Votat” stamp was missing, suggesting it had been stolen. As a result, the affected booth was removed from service, leaving three functional booths available for voting.
12. PS 37/021 Left Bank of Dniester River, Doroțcaia: The PEB president, accompanied by other members, left the voting section to have a meal, leaving only two members present. This absence led to congestion among voters within the voting area, as noted by an observer.
13. PS 01/106 Chișinău, Buiucani: A voter cast their vote without initially checking in with the operators for identity verification. After voting, the PEB president guided the voter to the operators for the necessary identity confirmation.
14. PS 01/214 Chișinău, Râșcani: A voter observed one of the voting operators using a mobile phone concealed beneath an electoral register to trace the outline of a signature. The voter immediately reported this incident to both the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) and the police. The PEB president attempted to mediate the issue without involving the CEC or the police; however, the voter insisted on an official documentation of the case. The operator justified his actions by stating that he had made an error in the electoral register (indicating that someone had failed to sign in the required location) and was attempting to rectify the situation.
15. PS 21/17 Ialoveni, Dănceni: At 15:48, a voter signed the electoral register under the “Referendum” section but subsequently declared a desire to vote only in the presidential elections, refusing to accept the ballot for the referendum. A member of the PEB attempted to persuade him to accept the ballot but suggested he vote “No.” The PEB president noted “refusal” next to the voter’s name in the register.
16. PS 01/129 Chișinău, Centru: At 15:00, a voter signed in to receive a ballot for the presidential elections, cast their vote, and exited the voting section. Approximately ten minutes later, the voter returned and requested the ballot for the referendum. Members of the PEB asked him to sign the electoral register again and provided him with the referendum ballot. However, upon re-entering the voting section, the voter did not present himself to the SAIS Elections operators for identity verification.
17. PS 25/23 Orhei, Chiperceni: At 16:32, a representative of candidate Ion Chicu (PDCM) was observed conversing with several voters after they had cast their votes. The specifics of the discussion could not be determined, but it lasted approximately five minutes within the voting section before the individuals exited.
18. PS 21/10 Ialoveni, Bardar: A voter, who had previously requested a certificate confirming their voting rights, cast their vote. Members of the PEB overlooked the notation in the electoral register, thereby permitting the individual to vote. This oversight was later discovered, resulting in the preparation of a report regarding the incident.
19. PS 01/231 Chișinău, Rîscani: At 15:54, a voter removed one of the two ballots (referendum) from the voting section, claiming he had forgotten to deposit it in the ballot box. Shortly after leaving, he returned with the ballot and presented it to a PEB member, who subsequently called for the PEB president. The president displayed the unused ballot to the observers and PEB members, stating that a report would be prepared. The unused ballot was secured in the safe, and the voter did not vote on the referendum.
20. PS 07/12 Cahul: At 17:02, a voter attempted to exit the voting section with ballots in hand; however, this was noticed by PEB members, who requested that she return to place the ballots in the ballot box. She complied with this request.
21. PS 07/40 Drochia, Găvănoasa: At 10:55, the electricity in the voting section was interrupted. The PEB president contacted Premier Energy for assistance. Representatives from Premier Energy arrived shortly thereafter. The voting process continued without interruption, although the camera was non-functional. Solutions are currently being sought to rectify this incident.
22. PS 21/48 Ialoveni, Văsieni: Representatives from two political parties noted the presence of voters from the opening of the voting section until the current time.
23. PS 08/19 Cantemir, Cîșla: Between approximately 12:30 and 12:35, a voter presented himself to vote with a photocopy of his identification card. The PEB president allowed him to participate in the voting process based on this copy.
24. PS 07/07 Cahul: At 16:19, a voter refused to vote in the presidential elections and referendum, claiming that her signature on the electoral register would obligate her to vote against her will. Consequently, she discarded the ballots and left the voting section. The president PEB placed the two unused ballots into the ballot box.
25. PS 02/22 Bălți: At 16:10, while on break, an observer from Promo-LEX noticed the driver of a vehicle parked near the voting section since 06:15 filming the area. Upon making this observation, the observer reported it to the nearby police officer. As a result, the driver promptly left the vicinity of the voting section (Renault, white, license plate WPY 871).
26. PS 38/181 Roumania, Iași: At 17:38, within the voting section, a young voter, while at the table of a PEB member to be registered in the supplementary electoral list, photographed the list containing the personal data of previous voters. The PEB president intervened to ensure that these photographs were deleted from both the gallery and the “recently deleted” section. The young voter complied, and the incident was resolved.

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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