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The annulled election results saw Kalen Geor Jesu, a far-right candidate known for his pro-Russian sentiments, secure a surprising victory in the first round, capturing approximately 23% of the vote. Geor Jesu, who is a NATO skeptic and an independent candidate, largely campaigned via social media platforms like TikTok, which contributed to his sudden rise in visibility. His opponent in the cancelled second round, the centrist and pro-European Elena Lasone, was poised to challenge him, but the legal upheaval has now stalled the electoral process.