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Romanian presidential election set to enter run-off Romanian election: Presidential run-off vote expected
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Romania's presidential election is set to enter a run-off after exit polls suggested no candidate had won an overall majority. Romania's presidential election looks set for a run-off after partial poll results suggested no candidate had won an overall majority in the first round.
Initial polling data indicated that current PM Victor Ponta has topped the poll with 38-40% of the vote. With more than 50% of the votes counted, Prime Minister Victor Ponta is leading the race with nearly 40%.
His main challenger, Klaus Iohannis, is said to be trailing him on about 32%. His main rival, Klaus Iohannis, has 30%. The run-off - if required - will be on 16 November.
Romanians are voting to decide who will replace President Traian Basescu, who is stepping down after serving his two-term limit. Romanians are deciding who will replace Traian Basescu, who is stepping down after serving his two-term limit.
The election in the ex-communist nation has occasionally been marred by bitter recriminations.The election in the ex-communist nation has occasionally been marred by bitter recriminations.
Mr Ponta, a social democrat, often feuded with centre-right President Basescu, who he served under for two years while premier. Mr Ponta, a social democrat, often feuded with centre-right President Basescu, who he served under for two years as premier.
The prime minister tried to have the president impeached in 2012, while for his part President Basescu recently accused Mr Ponta of having been a spy. The 42-year-old prime minister tried to have the president impeached in 2012, while for his part President Basescu recently accused Mr Ponta of having been a spy.
If the vote enters a run-off the prime minister is likely to face Mr Iohannis, an ethnic German mayor who has the support of two centre-right parties. If the vote enters a run-off, the prime minister is likely to face Mr Iohannis, a 55-year-old ethnic German mayor who has the support of two centre-right parties.
Turnout in the poll was estimated to be 52.3%. Turnout in the poll was estimated to be at just under 53%.
Corruption problemsCorruption problems
Romania is the second poorest state in the European Union, which it joined in 2007.Romania is the second poorest state in the European Union, which it joined in 2007.
It is also one of the EU's most corrupt member states, according to Transparency International.It is also one of the EU's most corrupt member states, according to Transparency International.
Speaking to Reuters news agency, one voter said he was "fed up" with politics in his home country.Speaking to Reuters news agency, one voter said he was "fed up" with politics in his home country.
"When will we start to live better?" said toolmaker Marin Tudose, 48. "Because so far it hasn't happened for me.""When will we start to live better?" said toolmaker Marin Tudose, 48. "Because so far it hasn't happened for me."
Another, Elena Pascu, told the AFP news agency that she hoped "the next president will work to give young people a chance".Another, Elena Pascu, told the AFP news agency that she hoped "the next president will work to give young people a chance".
Official results are expected on Monday, while a run-off - if required - will take place on 16 November.