Record Voter Turnout in Romanian Presidential Election

Romanian Presidential Election Update: High Voter Turnout Reported as Election Day Concludes Romania concluded its presidential election on May 18, 2025, with a significant voter turnout. According to the USR party's official social media, over 7.5 million Romanians cast their ballots by mid-afternoon. Senator Ștefan Pălărie of the USR party appeared in a short video encouraging citizens to participate in the election, stating, "Over 7.5 million Romanians have already voted. If you haven't already, please go out and vote!" He highlighted the smooth operation of the election process, emphasizing the presence of over 100,000 election monitors ensuring fair voting. The senator also noted that Romanians could vote at any polling station, regardless of their registered location, adding, "The process is easy." Election officials expect a total turnout exceeding 10 million voters. The high turnout suggests a strong level of public engagement in the democratic process.