Turnout in Moldova
The CEC is reporting regional turnout data (but no precinct-level results seem to be available). As of 6:45 p.m., national turnout was 52.4%, ranging from a high of 73.28% in Basarabeasca to a low of 43.09% in Balti. Lenta.ru notes that the election officially passed the minimum turnout threshold of 50%. The CEC will also post preliminary results, but it is too early for information to be available.
UPDATE (4/5/09, 2:45 pm Central Time (US)): The CEC server seems to be down. A BBC report on exit polls indicates that the Party of Communists should enjoy a substantial win (46%).
UPDATE (4/5/09, 7:00 pm Central Time (US)): The CEC server is up and is reporting some preliminary results as well as updated turnout data.
UPDATE (4/5/09, 2:45 pm Central Time (US)): The CEC server seems to be down. A BBC report on exit polls indicates that the Party of Communists should enjoy a substantial win (46%).
UPDATE (4/5/09, 7:00 pm Central Time (US)): The CEC server is up and is reporting some preliminary results as well as updated turnout data.
