According to preliminary exit poll data, the current Prime Minister of Romania Marcel Ciolacu, who has a pro-Ukrainian position, is leading in the presidential elections in Romania in the first round. He currently has about 24% of the votes.
This is evidenced by exit poll data from CIRA — Avangarde and CURS, cited by Digi24.
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Thus, according to CURS, Marcel Ciolacu has 24% of the votes, while Elena Lasconi (18%) and Kelin Georgescu (16.5%) are next in line.
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Accordingly, Ciolacu will most likely advance to the second round of the presidential elections.
The vote count will decide who exactly — the leader of the Save Romania Union party Elena Lasconi or the far-right politician Kelin Georgescu — will advance to the second round.
George Simion (14.1%) and Nicolae Chiutsa (13%) are close behind.
What is known about Marcel Ciolacu
Marcel Ciolacu, 56, leads the Social Democratic Party.
During his term as prime minister, which he has led since 2023, Ciolacu has been an ardent supporter of Ukraine, particularly on issues such as Ukraine's membership in the EU and NATO.
In Romania, the president plays a key role in shaping foreign policy and will therefore represent the country on issues of policy towards Ukraine.
Moreover, the President of Romania has influence on the Prime Minister of the country.
Recall that on Sunday, November 24, the first round of presidential elections was held in Romania.
