Romanian Presidential Election

Far-right populist Calin Georgescu wins first round in Romanian presidential election, faces runoff against reformist Elena Lasconi. Incumbent PM Marcel Ciolacu beaten. Georgescu, a little-known candidate, ahead with 22.95% of vote. Lasconi follows with 19.17%. George Simion takes 13.87%. PSD not in second round for first time in post-communist history. Second round on Dec. 8. Georgescu popular in diaspora. Georgescu holds doctorate in pedology, worked in environment ministry. Lasconi running on anti-corruption reformist agenda, aims to be first female president in Romania's history.

Romania's Presidential Election

Far-right populist Calin Georgescu secures first round in Romania's presidential election, facing off against reformist Elena Lasconi in a runoff. Incumbent prime minister beaten, highlighting voters' anti-establishment sentiment. Georgescu, with 22.95% of the vote, ahead of Lasconi and incumbent. Georgescu popular in diaspora. Lasconi running on anti-corruption reformist agenda. Presidential runoff on Dec. 8. Parliamentary elections on Dec. 1.

Iranian Presidential Election

Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian defeated Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's protege Saeed Jalili in the Iranian presidential election runoff, promising modest reforms but limited power. He won by 16.3 million votes to Jalili's 13.5 million. Pezeshkian's victory was celebrated by his supporters, despite concerns about the regime's involvement in the election.

Iranian Presidential Election

Iran is holding a snap election to pick a new president following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. The election has four remaining candidates, including hard-line conservatives and one reformist. The supreme leader holds the most power in Iran, and observers don't expect significant change from this election.

Iran's Presidential Election

A candidate in Iran's presidential election withdrew to allow hard-liners to unite around a candidate to replace the late President Ebrahim Raisi. The election is seen as a three-way contest between two hard-liners and one reformist. The race excludes women and advocates for radical change.

Iran's Presidential Election 2024

Iran's upcoming presidential election will be dominated by establishment hardliners, with only one reformist approved to compete. The U.S. is closely watching the outcome amidst tensions over Israel-Hamas war and Iran's nuclear program.