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Article 41
 

Nomination of candidates


(1) In the case of parliamentary and presidential elections, the process of candidates’ nomination starts 60 days before the elections date and ends 30 days before the elections date. In case of local elections, the process of candidates’ nomination starts a#er the establishment in accordance with Article 120 of the electoral districts and district electoral councils.


(2) The following have the right to nominate a candidate for election, provided they meet all applicable requirements set forth in this Code:


a)Parties and other socio-political organisations legally registered prior to the announcement of elections, in accordance with statutes and current legislation;


b)Electoral blocs, formed based on the decisions made according to the Statutes (regulations) of political parties and other social-political organisations which formed them are registered with the Central Electoral Commission – in parliamentary elections, presidential elections and in local general elections or, respectively, with the precinct electoral councils – in case of new elections. The candidates shall be nominated within 15 days from the date of formation of the electoral blocs. In instances where the electoral blocs were formed before the start of electoral period, nominations will occur within 15 days from the start of this period; 


c)Citizens of the Republic of Moldova who nominate themselves for elections (independent candidates).


(21) The lists of candidates for parliamentary and local elections shall be concluded by observing the minimum representation shared of 40% for both sexes.


(3) Candidate statements of consent to run for elections shall be submitted as follows:


a)Statements by candidates in parliamentary elections and by candidates for presidential elections shall be submitted to the Central Electoral Commission;


b)Statements by candidates for positions of mayor and councillor at the local council in case of local elections shall be submitted to district electoral councils.