Romanians cast ballots in presidential race that could pit nationalist against leftist in a runoff

Romanians are voting in the first round of a presidential election with 13 candidates, including far-right nationalist George Simion and incumbent Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu. The election, which may go to a runoff on Dec. 8, will determine the country’s next government. Simion, a controversial figure and vocal Trump supporter, faces opposition from mainstream candidates like Ciolacu, Elena Lasconi, and Mircea Geoana, who emphasize combating corruption and promoting economic development.

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