Bucharest 2025 Exit Poll Results: Top Two Candidates Separated by 6%

Bassyonni

ago 12 hours

The recent exit poll results for the 2025 Bucharest mayoral elections indicate a competitive race among top candidates. The mood in the capital is defined by the close margin between leading contenders as voters have expressed their preferences.

Bucharest 2025 Exit Poll Results

According to the exit poll conducted by CURS-Avangarde, the following results were reported:

Ciprian Ciucu (PNL): 32.7%
Daniel Băluță (PSD): 26.3%
Anca Alexandrescu: 20.2%
Cătălin Drulă (USR): 12.8%
Ana-Maria Ciceală: 6%
George Burcea: 1%

The data was collected until 7:30 PM on election day, showcasing a leading position for Ciucu, followed closely by Băluță. Alexandrescu secured third place in the initial results.

Reactions from Candidates

Cătălin Drulă, representing USR, emphasized the need for reforms in Bucharest. He expressed gratitude to the voters and committed to supporting positive city projects. Drulă also encouraged Ciucu to embrace courage in his new role.

In contrast, Băluță requested heightened vigilance during vote counting. He argued that the results are inconclusive until all votes are tallied, urging colleagues to be attentive in the process.

Ciucu, in his response, pledged collaboration with coalition partners, particularly the center-right parties. He aims to invest effort into making Bucharest a long-term project for the benefit of its residents.

Overview of Candidates

This election included a total of 17 candidates vying for the position of mayor. The roster included candidates from various political parties and independent runners:

Cătălin Drulă – USR
Daniel Băluță – PSD
George-Valentin Burcea – POT
Ciprian Ciucu – PNL
Ana-Maria Ciceală – SENS
Liviu-Gheorghe Florea – Partidul Național Țărănesc Maniu
Anca Alexandrescu – Alianța „Dreptate pentru București”
Other Independents included various candidates, several of whom have withdrawn.