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Gagauzia governor elections: Eight candidates registered for November vote

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The Gagauzia Central Electoral Council has finalized the registration of candidates for the upcoming governor elections, scheduled for November 15. A total of eight candidates are officially entered in the race, including the most recently registered individuals: Ivanna Koksal, a former journalist and Socialist Party deputy; Serghei Anastasov, the current mayor of Comrat; and Oleg Garizan, the mayor of Copceac village.

Other registered candidates include Fiodor Gagauz, Alexandr Stoianoglo, Cornel Dudnic, Ivan Cîlcic, and Petru Vlah. The electoral council is expected to approve the ballot design and the order of candidates by October 14.

In conjunction with the candidate announcements, the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) is exploring measures to combat inauthentic behavior on social media during the campaign. Vice-president Pavel Postica stated that authorities are working on a draft law to regulate online conduct and may require candidates to sign a code of conduct to take responsibility for their digital campaign activities and prevent third-party interference.

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Central Electoral Commission · Gagauzia Central Electoral Council · Ivanna Koksal · Oleg Garizan · Serghei Anastasov

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Serghei Anastasov has served as the mayor of Comrat since 2015.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Ivanna Koksal is a former journalist and a former Socialist Party deputy in Parliament.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The elections for the governor of Gagauzia are scheduled for November 15.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Authorities are developing a draft law to regulate social media conduct during electoral campaigns.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Oleg Garizan is the mayor of Copceac village.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] A total of eight candidates are registered to run for the position of governor of Gagauzia.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Gagauzia Central Electoral Council has completed the registration of candidates for the governor elections.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Central Electoral Commission is considering new requirements for candidates to prevent inauthentic social media behavior.

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