Local election campaign kicks off in Romania

02/05/2008

BUCHAREST, Romania -- Campaigning for June 1st local elections officially began on Friday (May 2nd) and will run through the end of the month. By law, candidates can hold rallies to meet with voters and appear on radio, TV and billboards. A total of 54 political parties and groups submitted candidate lists to the Central Election Commission. (Chronica Romana - 02/05/08; Mediafax, Rador - 01/05/08)