Pro-Russian Gutul wins gubernatorial runoff in Moldova’s Gagauz Autonomy

Evghenia Gutul of the opposition Shor Party has won the gubernatorial runoff in Moldova’s Gagauz Autonomy, the Central Election Commission said on May 14 after counting 100% of ballots.

"The results of the runoff election of Gagauzia’s head are as follows: Evghenia Gutul [has scored] 27,376 votes, Grigore Uzun — 24,913 votes," the commission wrote on Facebook, TASS reports.

Uzun, who was running from another opposition party, the Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova, has admitted his defeat.

Gutul and her party are known for their pro-Russian policy.