2015 Moldovan local elections

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Local elections were held in Moldova on 14 June 2015, with a runoff for mayors two weeks later. [1]

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According to Article 119 of the "Electoral Code" of Moldova, local elected representatives are elected "for a four year term, which begins from the date of conducting local general elections". [2] The previous local election was held in 2011.

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