Romanians Gear Up for Presidential Run-Off

George Simion and Nicusor Dan now go head to head after securing first and second place in the first round of voting on May 4.

A woman rides a scooter near electoral posters ahead of Romania's presidential elections, in Bucharest, Romania, on April 29, 2025. Andreea Campeanu/Reuters

Romanians head back to the voting booths this weekend for the second round run-off election to select a new president.

Nationalist George Simion and centrist Bucharest Mayor Nicusor Dan were neck and neck in the polls ahead of the May 18 vote.