Nine candidates run for mayor seat left vacant by Emil Boc in Cluj, Central Romania

The electoral battle for the mayor seat in Cluj Napoca, Central Romania begins: nine people registered their participation, the local electoral office informs. The last file was submitted by independent candidate Grigore Pop at 23:50 on Monday, while the office was open until 24:00.

Here are the names of the nine candidates:

• Sorin Apostu (PDL)
• Marius Nicoara (PNL)
• Teodor Pop Puscas (PSD)
• Calin Oancea (PNTCD)
• Gheorghe Oros (PAS)
• Gheorghe Astileanu (PNG-CD)
• Gergely Balasz (PCM)
• Laszlo Csaba (Green Party)
• Grigore Pop (independent)

Grigore Pop submitted a list of 5,620 signatures even if he only needed 4,831 signatures.

Elections will be held in February 15 and the electoral campaign will proceed between January 31 and February 14.