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In the second round of the 2016 presidential election, Dodon also competed with Sandu by a very small margin, but during the first round of the presidential election earlier this month, Sando received more votes than I. Dodon.
In the first round, M. Sandu, 48, won just over 36 percent. votes, and I. Dodon, 45, received 33 percent. votes.
During Dodon’s first term, Sandu served as prime minister for several months, but was removed after a vote of no confidence.
Analysts say Dodon’s victory could provoke protests from Sandu supporters, especially if the election results are very similar.
Moldova, a former Soviet republic in Eastern Europe between Ukraine and Romania, a member of the European Union (EU), has long been torn by the desire for closer integration with the EU and loyalty to Moscow.
Moldova is one of the poorest countries in Europe, having suffered one crisis after another since 2014. Mr. Sandu presented further integration into the EU as a way out of the economic crisis.
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