2014 Moldovan parliamentary election

none Moldova 2010 2019 All 101 seats in Parliament 51 30 November 2014 55.79% ( 5.85pp) Igor Dodon Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova 4 25 20.51 Vlad Filat Liberal Democratic Party of Moldova 32 23 20.16 Vladimir Voronin Party of Communists of the Republic of Moldova 38 21 17.48 Marian Lupu Democratic Party of Moldova 15 19 15.80 Mihai Ghimpu Liberal Party (Moldova) 12 13 9.67 MdAlegeri2014.svg Most voted-for party by district Prime Minister Liberal Democratic Party of Moldova Iurie Leancă Prime Minister Chiril Gaburici Liberal Democratic Party of Moldova yes Cabinet Leancă Cabinet PLDM–PDM–PLR Gaburici Cabinet PLDM–PDM Parliamentary elections were held in Moldova on 30 November 2014. The result was described as "more a loss than a victory" of the incumbent pro-European coalition, with center-right parties divided by sharp tensions.Timuş Natalia A democratic and European stern test for Moldovan political elite http://whogoverns.eu/a-democratic-and-european-stern-test-for-moldovan-political-elite/ Party Systems and Governments Observatory 30 March 2015 23 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20180612162856/https://whogoverns.eu/a-democratic-and-european-stern-test-for-moldovan-political-elite/ 12 June 2018 dead The pro-Russian Party of Socialists (PSRM), composed of former communists, emerged as the largest party in Parliament, gaining 20.51% of votes and winning 25 of the 101 seats. The Party of Communists of the Republic of Moldova (PCRM), previously the largest party, dropped from 38 to 21 seats. September 2021 Electoral system The 101 members of Parliament were elected by party-list proportional representation in a single nationwide constituency.http://archive.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/2215_B.htm IPU PARLINE database: REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA (Parlament), Electoral system Archive.ipu.org 19 February 2019 There were four separate electoral thresholds: 11% for electoral blocs with three or more parties, 9% for two-party electoral blocs, 6% for single parties or organisations, and 2% for independent candidates; the thresholds for parties and coalitions had been increased since the previous elections,https://www.ifes.org/sites/default/files/migrate/2014_november_moldova_parliamentary_election_faq.pdf Elections in Moldova: November 30 Parliamentary Election IFES having previously been 9% for coalitions of three or more parties, 7% for coalitions of two parties and 4% for parties running alone.http://www.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/2215_B.htm Electoral system Inter-Parliamentary Union https://web.archive.org/web/20120907231555/http://www.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/2215_B.htm 7 September 2012 Documents for registration of electoral candidates had to be submitted to the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) between 3 and 30 October 2014.http://www.e-democracy.md/en/elections/parliamentary/2014/info/ General information about the parliamentary elections of 2014 in Moldova / Elections 2014 E-democracy.md 19 February 2019 Once formally registered by the CEC, the candidates were allowed to begin campaigning.https://www.osce.org/odihr/elections/moldova/123800?download=true+OSCE/ODIHR Moldova, Parliamentary Elections, 30 November 2014: Needs Assessment Mission Report - OSCE Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe 19 February 2019 Voter turnout had to be over 33 percent for the election to be validated. Parties and coalitions Below is a list of the main parties and electoral blocs which contested the election: Party Lead candidate Main ideology Last election Government Vote % Seats PCRM 60px Vladimir Voronin Communism 39.3% 42 Opposition PLDM 60px Vlad Filat Liberal conservatism 29.4% 32 Coalition government PDM 60px Marian Lupu Social Democracy 12.7% 15 Coalition government PL 60px Mihai Ghimpu Conservative liberalism 10.0% 12 Opposition PSRM 60px Zinaida Greceanîi Democratic socialismSocial conservatism colspan="2" Did not contest Opposition Campaign section December 2014 A total of 41 parties registered at the Ministry of Justice by the 15 September deadline,Nr. 2664 - cu privire la lista partidelor şi altor organizaţii social-politice cu dreptul de a participa la alegerile parlamentare din 30 noiembrie 2014 CEC ro but the final ballot included 19 parties, one bloc, and four independent candidates. The main dividing line between the parties was foreign policy, setting the pro-European Union (EU) parties (the Democratic Party, the Liberal Democratic Party, and the Liberal Party) against those supporting rapprochement with the then incoming Eurasian Economic Union and the Russian Federation (PCRM and PSRM). The PSRM was the most radical by offering to cancel the agreement on political association and the free trade zone with the EU, and was openly supported by Russia. The leader of the party, Igor Dodon, publicly met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin. Participating In total, the Central Electoral Commission registered 25 participants in the election (20 political parties, 1 electoral bloc, and 4 independent candidates): No.Position on the ballot paper, as determined by the Central Electoral Commission. Parties are listed on the ballot paper in the order they register their candidate lists with the Commission. If more than one party registers candidates on the same day, the order is determined by the Commission following a drawhttp://cec.md/index.php?pag=news&id=1042&rid=12128&l=ro Comisia Electorală Centrală a aprobat modelul şi textul buletinului de vot, precum şi ordinea de înscriere a concurenţilor electorali în buletin pentru scrutinul din 30 noiembrie 2014 Comisia Electorală Centrală a Republicii Moldova 2014-11-11 https://web.archive.org/web/20141124123443/http://cec.md/index.php?pag=news&id=1042&rid=12128&l=ro 2014-11-24 dead Party or independent candidate's name Candidate list accepted by theCentral Electoral Commission onhttp://www.cec.md/index.php?pag=news&id=1042&rid=11695&l=ro Comisia Electorală Centrală a înregistrat primii concurenţi electorali la alegerile parlamentare din 30 noiembrie 2014 Comisia Electorală Centrală a Republicii Moldova 2014-10-11 https://web.archive.org/web/20141031033950/http://www.cec.md/index.php?pag=news&id=1042&rid=11695&l=ro 2014-10-31 dead http://www.cec.md/index.php?pag=news&id=1042&rid=11753&l=ro Comisia Electorală Centrală a înregistrat încă un concurent electoral la alegerile parlamentare din 30 noiembrie 2014 Comisia Electorală Centrală a Republicii Moldova 2014-10-15 https://web.archive.org/web/20141102193010/http://www.cec.md/index.php?pag=news&id=1042&rid=11753&l=ro 2014-11-02 dead http://cec.md/index.php?pag=news&id=1042&rid=11993&l=ro Comisia Electorală Centrală a înregistrat încă un concurent electoral la alegerile parlamentare din 30 noiembrie 2014 Comisia Electorală Centrală a Republicii Moldova 2014-10-28 https://web.archive.org/web/20141111184817/http://cec.md/index.php?pag=news&id=1042&rid=11993&l=ro 2014-11-11 dead http://cec.md/index.php?pag=news&id=1042&rid=12002&l=ro În şedinţa de astăzi CEC a înregistrat încă un concurent electoral la alegerile parlamentare din 30 noiembrie 2014 Comisia Electorală Centrală a Republicii Moldova 2014-10-28 https://web.archive.org/web/20141112092925/http://cec.md/index.php?pag=news&id=1042&rid=12002&l=ro 2014-11-12 dead http://cec.md/index.php?pag=news&id=1042&rid=12005&l=ro Comisia Electorală Centrală a înregistrat încă doi concurenţi electorali la alegerile parlamentare din 30 noiembrie 2014 Comisia Electorală Centrală a Republicii Moldova 2014-10-30 https://web.archive.org/web/20141112175837/http://cec.md/index.php?pag=news&id=1042&rid=12005&l=ro 2014-11-12 dead http://cec.md/index.php?pag=news&id=1042&rid=12051&l=ro Alţi doi concurenţi electorali au fost înregistraţi oficial în cursa pentru alegerile parlamentare din 30 noiembrie 2014 Comisia Electorală Centrală a Republicii Moldova 2014-11-03 https://web.archive.org/web/20141206062003/http://cec.md/index.php?pag=news&id=1042&rid=12051&l=ro 2014-12-06 dead http://cec.md/index.php?pag=news&id=1043&rid=12082&l=ro Alţi trei concurenţi electorali au fost înregistraţi oficial în cursa pentru alegerile parlamentare din 30 noiembrie 2014 | Comisia Electorală Centrală a Republicii Moldova 2014-11-06 https://archive.today/20141106233324/http://cec.md/index.php?pag=news&id=1043&rid=12082&l=ro 2014-11-06 dead http://cec.md/index.php?pag=news&id=1042&rid=12088&l=ro Comisia Electorală Centrală a înregistrat ultimul concurent electoral la alegerile parlamentare din 30 noiembrie 2014 Comisia Electorală Centrală a Republicii Moldova 2014-11-07 https://web.archive.org/web/20141121224149/http://cec.md/index.php?pag=news&id=1042&rid=12088&l=ro 2014-11-21 dead 1 Democratic Party of Moldova 10 October 20142 Christian-Democratic People's Party 10 October 20143 Force of the People Party 10 October 20144 Liberal Democratic Party of Moldova 10 October 20145 Liberal Reformist Party 10 October 20146 Communist Reformist Party of Moldova 10 October 20147 Popular Movement Anti-Mafia Party 10 October 20148 National Liberal Party 10 October 20149 Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova 10 October 201410 'Moldova’s Choice — the Customs Union' Electoral Bloc 10 October 201411 Democracy at Home Party 10 October 201412 People's Party of Moldova 10 October 201413 Party of Communists of the Republic of Moldova 10 October 201414 Liberal Party 10 October 201415 Revival Party 10 October 201416 Homeland PartyDeclared withdrawn on 27 November 2014. However, its name appeared on the ballot paper, as it was too late to remove it. 13 October 201417 Democratic Action Party 27 October 201418 Ecologist Green Party 28 October 201419 Equality MovementOn 22 November 2014, the CEC announced that it had accepted the party's decision to withdraw from the election. 29 October 201420 Oleg Cernei 29 October 201421 Oleg Brega 3 November 201422 'Patriots of Moldova' Party 3 November 201423 Valeriu Pleșca 6 November 201424 Anatolie Doga 7 November 201425 Centrist Union of Moldova 6 November 201426 For the Nation and Country Party 6 November 2014 Withdrawn The candidate list of the Republican Socio-Political Movement Equality was accepted by the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) on 29 October 2014; however, the party later decided to withdraw from the election. On 22 November 2014, the CEC announced that it had accepted the withdrawal.http://cec.md/index.php?pag=news&id=1042&rid=12235&l=ro Un concurent electoral s-a retras din campania electorală pentru alegerile parlamentare din 30 noiembrie 2014 Comisia Electorală Centrală a Republicii Moldova 2014-11-22 https://web.archive.org/web/20141217184646/http://cec.md/index.php?pag=news&id=1042&rid=12235&l=ro 2014-12-17 dead The Homeland Party was declared withdrawn from the election by the Chișinău Court of Appeal on 27 November 2014, for having used foreign financial resources during the campaign.https://www.publika.md/curtea-de-apel-chisinau-a-decis-partidul-patria-este-exclus-din-campania-electorala_2169421.html Curtea de Apel Chişinău A DECIS! Partidul "Patria" este EXCLUS din campania electorală - PUBLIKA .MD - AICI SUNT ȘTIRILE PUBLIKA MD-AICI SUNT ȘTIRILE 27 November 2014 Publika.md 19 February 2019 Because ballot papers had already been printed, it was too late to remove the party's name (as was previously done for the Socio-political Movement 'Ravnopravie'). Instead, a stamp marked "withdrawn" was applied next to the party's name.https://www.publika.md/cum-a-reactionat-renato-usatii-cand-a-auzit-ca-partidul-patria-a-fost-exclus-din-cursa-electorala_2170191.html Cum a reacţionat Renato Usatîi când a auzit că Partidul "Patria" a fost exclus din cursa electorală - PUBLIKA .MD - AICI SUNT ȘTIRILE PUBLIKA MD-AICI SUNT ȘTIRILE 27 November 2014 Publika.md 19 February 2019 The Supreme Court of Justice of Moldova rejected the party's appeal on 29 November 2014.http://jurisprudenta.csj.md/search_col_civil.php?id=15116 Prima instanţă: V. Pruteanu, S. Arnaut, A. Minciuna : D E C I Z I E 29 November 2014 Jurisprudenta.csj.md 19 February 2019 Opinion polls Party2010 electionsOpinion Polls Seats% Jan 2013 Apr 2013 Apr 2013 May 2013http://unimedia.info/stiri/sondaj-imas-pcrm--39--pldm---12-6--pd---8-6--pl---7-5-61645.html IMAS Poll (in Romanian) Unimedia 5 June 2013 4 December 2013 Oct 2013 Nov 2013http://www.jurnal.md/ro/news/sondaj-pcrm-35-pldm-14-pd-9-3-pl-6-2-1159446/ Political poll: PCRM leads (in Romanian) Jurnal TV 19 November 2013 4 December 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131123101331/http://www.jurnal.md/ro/news/sondaj-pcrm-35-pldm-14-pd-9-3-pl-6-2-1159446/ 23 November 2013 Nov 2013http://unimedia.info/stiri/sondaj-bop-pcrm---34-pldm---13--pdm---9-pl---7-5--68579.html Public Opinion Barometer Poll (in Romanian) Unimedia 21 November 2013 4 December 2013 March 2014http://www.trm.md/en/politic/sondaj-patru-partide-ar-accede-in-parlamentt/ Moldova Association of Sociologists Poll Trm.md 17 March 2014 21 March 2014 April 2014http://www.trm.md/en/politic/bop-pcrm-pldm-pdm-pl-ar-accede-in-parlament/ Moldova Association of Sociologists Poll Trm.md 24 April 2014 24 April 2014 May 2014http://www.allmoldova.com/en/moldova-news/1249058238.html Association of Sociologists and Demographers of Moldova Poll Allmoldova.md 21 May 2014 21 May 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140528005249/http://www.allmoldova.com/en/moldova-news/1249058238.html 28 May 2014 June 2014http://www.infoprut.ro/2014/sondaj-cu-cine-ar-vota-cetațenii-rep-moldova-la-viitoarele-alegeri-parlamentare.html Privesc.eu poll Infoprut.ro 24 June 2014 24 June 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140916061350/http://www.infoprut.ro/2014/sondaj-cu-cine-ar-vota-ceta%C8%9Benii-rep-moldova-la-viitoarele-alegeri-parlamentare.html 16 September 2014 dead dmy-all July 2014http://www.iri.org/sites/default/files/2014%20July%2025%20Public%20Opinion%20Survey-Residents%20of%20Moldova%2C%20June%207-27%2C%202014.pdf Public opinion survey Residents of Moldova International Republican Institute 1 August 2014 1 August 2014 September 2014http://ipn.md/infoprim/UserFiles/Image/PDF/Raport_IPN_perspective_alegeri_30.09.2014.pdf Perspectiva votanţilor activi din Rep. Moldova în pragul alegerilor parlamentare Cercetare IPN 15 September 2014 15 September 2014 22 April 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160422005420/http://ipn.md/infoprim/UserFiles/Image/PDF/Raport_IPN_perspective_alegeri_30.09.2014.pdf dead PCRM 42 39.32 31.8 50.2 41.8 53.9 39.3 49.6 50.8 48.7 44.5 41.7 36.6 36.2 35.6 PLDM 32 29.42 26.5 19.5 24.7 17.4 16.9 19.7 19.1 28.3 26.5 19.2 23.9 26.1 28.3 PDM 15 12.7 11.9 10.5 13.9 11.9 10.2 13.2 12.7 12.8 14.6 10.2 13.8 14.5 16.2 PL 12 9.96 14.8 16.2 10.4 10.3 7.1 8.8 11.1 10.2 14.3 8.9 10.1 11.6 9.6 PSRM — — 1.5 0.9 4.7 2.0 4.9 0.9 0.6 — — 8.3 1.8 4.3 — PLR new — — — — — 2.6 2.5 1.6 — — 0.9 5.9 — — MPA new — — — — — — — 1.8 — — 2.8 — 2.9 — PPCD 0 0.53 — 0.3 — 0.9 — 1.3 — — — 1.2 — — — PSD 0 0.59 — 0.8 — 0.3 — — 1.2 — — — — — — PAD new — — — — 0.5 — — — — — — — — — PPM new — — — — — — — — — — 1.3 — — — PaRuS new — — — — — — — — — — — — — 10.2 Results thumb|Results of the election, showing vote strength by commune. File:Moldova Parliamentary seats, 2014.svg Party of Socialists 327912 25 +21 Liberal Democratic Party 322201 23 –9 Party of Communists 279366 21 –17 Democratic Party 252489 19 +4 Liberal Party 154518 13 +1 Communist Reformist Party 78716 0 New 'Moldova's Choice – Customs Union' (PRM–PSD–MPUV) 55089 0 New Republic of Unification Party ro Partidul „Republica Unirii” Popular Movement Anti-Mafia Party 27846 0 New Liberal Reformist Party 24956 0 New People's Party 12110 0 New Christian-Democratic People's Party 11782 0 0 Force of the People Party 11665 0 New National Liberal Party 6858 0 0 Revival Party 4158 0 New #E32636 Democratic Action Party 2564 0 New #660099 Democracy at Home Party 2449 0 New For the Nation and Country Party 1697 0 0 Patriots of Moldova 1498 0 0 Ecologist Green Party 1360 0 0 Centrist Union 633 0 New Independents 18651 0 0 50884 0 2956270 CEC - References Moldova Parliamentary Category:Parliamentary elections in Moldova