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Elections in Romania
semi-presidential system
Elections in Romania: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. Head of state is Nicușor Dan; the system of government is semi-presidential system.
Next election
date to be confirmed
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Nicușor Dan live
Head of state - independent politician
In office since
26 May 2025
Party
independent politician
Head of government
Ilie Bolojan
Region
Europe
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Next election
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Government
semi-presidential system
Capital
Bucharest
Population
19 053 815
Country facts
Legislature
Parliament of Romania
Established
1859
Currency
Romanian Leu
Official language
Romanian
Capital
Bucharest
Region
Europe
Area
238,397 km2
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Election history
18 May 2025presidential
Romanian presidential election
6 December 2024presidential
Romanian presidential election
turnout 52.5%
1 December 2024parliamentary
Romanian parliamentary election
6 December 2020parliamentary
Romanian parliamentary election
24 November 2019presidential
Romanian presidential election
won: Klaus Iohannis
11 December 2016parliamentary
Romanian parliamentary election
16 November 2014presidential
Romanian presidential election
won: Klaus Iohannis
9 December 2012parliamentary
Romanian parliamentary election
6 December 2009presidential
Romanian presidential election
won: Traian Băsescu
30 November 2008parliamentary
Romanian parliamentary election
Presidential winner & turnout from Wikidata; parliamentary winners omitted (Wikidata data unreliable).
Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
2025 - Ilie Bolojan Nicușor Dan
peaceful - no coup recorded
2025 - Klaus Iohannis Ilie Bolojan
peaceful - no coup recorded
2014 - Traian Băsescu Klaus Iohannis
peaceful - no coup recorded
2004 - Ion Iliescu Traian Băsescu
peaceful - no coup recorded
2000 - Emil Constantinescu Ion Iliescu
peaceful - no coup recorded
1996 - Ion Iliescu Emil Constantinescu
peaceful - no coup recorded
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in Romania?
The date of the next election has not yet been confirmed.
Who is the current leader of Romania?
The head of state is Nicușor Dan (independent politician).
When was the last election in Romania?
The most recent was the Romanian presidential election on 18 May 2025.
What type of government does Romania have?
Romania is a semi-presidential system.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-07-02.