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Moldovans appear to favor direct presidential elections

Tags: Moldova referendum, Politics, Moldova, World, News
 
Sep 6, 2010 00:53 Moscow Time
An elderly Moldovan woman is being registered before casting her vote during the referendum at a polling station in the Hrusevo's school, 25km from Chisinau, Moldova on 05 September 2010. Photo: EPA
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According to preliminary results os Sunday's referendum people in the Moldovan capital Chisinau voted overwhelmingly for direct presidential elections, with only 10 percent voting against.

The outcome of the referendum depends on the turnout, which must exceed 33.33 percent for the vote to be valid.

If the referendum fails to pass, a repeat plebiscite will be required, but only a year later.

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