1996 Moldovan presidential election

Presidential elections were held in Moldova on 17 November 1996, with a second round on 1 December. Whilst incumbent President Mircea Snegur received the most votes in the first round, he was defeated in the second by Petru Lucinschi.

1996 Moldovan presidential election
17 November 1996 (first round)
1 December 1996 (second round)
 
Nominee Petru Lucinschi Mircea Snegur
Party Independent PRCM
Popular vote 919,831 782,933
Percentage 54.02% 45.98%
President before election

Mircea Snegur
PCRM

 Elected President

Petru Lucinschi
Independent

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