At stake in this election:

• The office of the President of Moldova.

The first round of this election was held on November 1, 2020. No candidate received a majority of the votes, resulting in a run-off election between the top two candidates. 

Description of government structure:

• Chief of State: President Igor DODON (since 23 December 2016)
• Head of Government: Prime Minister Ion CHICU (since 14 November 2019)
• Assembly: Moldova has a unicameral Parliament composed of 101 seats.

Description of electoral system:

• The president of Moldova is directly elected, in two rounds if needed, for a 4-year term with eligibility for a second term.

Main candidates in this election:

• Maia SANDU     
  • Party of Action and Solidarity
  • Vote received in the first round: 36.16%
• Igor DODON     
  • Independent, supported by PSRM
  • Vote received in the first round: 32.61%