Romania presidential election re-run

The country goes to the polls on May 4 in the first round of a
controversial presidential election, after concerns over Russian
interference triggered an annulment of the original vote


George Simion, 38

Leader of far-right
Alliance for the Union
of Romanians (AUR)
has pitched himself as
an agent of change,
promising to push back
against Brussels and
suspend military aid
to Ukraine


Crin Antonescu, 65

Former liberal senator
who came back from
political retirement in
Dec 2024 is running
on behalf of three
government coalition
parties. Briefly served
as acting president
in 2012


Nicușor Dan, 55

Mathematician who
founded Save Romania
Union (USR) party is
running as independent
candidate. Has strong
support in Bucharest,
where he is mayor,
and in other large
urban areas


ROMANIA PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION FIRST ROUND POLLING (Apr 26)

George Simion	30%
(AUR)

Crin Antonescu	24%
(PSD-PNL-UDMR*)

Nicușor Dan	22%
(Independent)


*Social Democratic Party-National Liberal Party-Democratic Alliance of Hungarians in Romania


Sources: FT, Politico 
Pictures: Getty Images 
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