1991 Moldovan presidential election explained

Election Name:1991 Moldovan presidential election
After Election:Mircea Snegur
Before Party:Independent
Before Election:Mircea Snegur
President
Percentage1:98.22%
Country:Moldova
Popular Vote1:1,952,142
Party1:Independent politician
Nominee1:Mircea Snegur
Election Date:8 December 1991
Next Year:1996
Next Election:1996 Moldovan presidential election
Ongoing:no
Type:presidential
After Party:Independent politician

Presidential elections were held in Moldova on 8 December 1991.[1] Due to a boycott by the Popular Front of Moldova, Mircea Snegur was the only candidate to contest the elections and was elected unopposed.[2]

Background

The elections were held amid high ethnic tensions, with separatists in Gagauzia and Transnistria declaring they would not participate in the elections.

Notes and References

  1. [Dieter Nohlen]
  2. Nohlen & Stöver, p1343