Social Democrat leader Ciolacu tops presidential poll in Romania
<p>Social Democrat (PSD) leader and prime minister Marcel Ciolacu ranks first in voting intentions in the presidential elections, followed by George Simion (AUR, 19%) and Mircea Geoană (independent, 15%).</p>

<p>Elena Lasconi (USR, 14%) and Nicolae Ciucă (PNL, 12%) come next, according to a survey conducted by Sociopol and quoted by <a href="https://www.news.ro/politic-intern/sondaj-sociopol-intentia-de-vot-la-prezidentiale-marcel-ciolacu-25-george-simion-19-mircea-geoana-15-elena-lasconi-14-1922403619002024071421674428?mc_cid=7d4b413ec6&amp;mc_eid=cd1f92f96c" rel="noopener" target="_blank">News.ro</a>.</p>

<p>The poll was conducted between July 9-17, 2024, on a sample of 1,002 people interviewed by the CATI method (by phone). The margin of error is +/- 3.2% for a confidence level of 95%.</p>

<p>According to the calendar established by the PNL-PSD coalition, the presidential elections will take place on November 24, respectively, December 8.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On December 1, the National Day, Romanians are called to vote on the configuration of the Parliament.</p>

<p><em>iulian@romania-insider.com</em></p>

<p><em>(Photo source: Inquam Photos/Sabin Cirstoveanu)</em></p>