Electoral system for the president

Republic of Moldova, Electoral Code (No. 1381-XIII of 21.11.1997, last amended by Law No. 162 of 20.07.2020), [unofficial translation], accessed 14 July 2021

Article 120. The Second Round of Elections. Special Provisions

(1) If none of the candidates for the position of President of the Republic of Moldova gathered at least half of the votes of voters who have participated in elections, a second round of elections shall be organised for the first two candidates established as per the downwards number of votes obtained during the first round. [...]