Moldova's Socialists, Democratic Party neck and neck in parliamentary election

Members of a local electoral commission count votes following a parliamentary election in Chisinau, Moldova February 24, 2019. REUTERS/Vladislav Culiomza - Copyright VLADISLAV CULIOMZA(Reuters)

By Reuters

Published on 25/02/2019 - 02:32•Updated 19/04/2024 - 08:15

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CHISINAU (Reuters) - Moldova's opposition Socialist Party and the ruling Democratic Party were neck and neck in Sunday's parliamentary election, reflecting opinion polls that had predicted a hung parliament.

With 30 percent of votes counted, the Socialists had a share of 29.5 percent, while the Democratic Party had 28.8 percent, according to preliminary results published on the election commission's website.