2024 Romanian presidential election
Presidential elections are going to be held in Romania in either mid- or late November 2024, with an eventual second round to be held in late November or early December 2024 as well (depending on the final results of the first round). As the Romanian Constitution allows a maximum of two non-consecutive presidential terms, incumbent President of Romania Klaus Iohannis, first elected in 2014 and then re-elected in 2019, is not eligible for re-election anymore.
Candidates
National Liberal Party (PNL)
President Klaus Iohannis is not eligible for another candidacy, therefore the party needs to find another suitable candidate. Former Prime Minister and party leader Ludovic Orban stated in Tecuci, on 22 May 2021, that he does not "rule out" a candidacy in 2024.[1] The incumbent Prime Minister Florin Cîțu stated in Piatra Neamț, on 25 June 2021, that he is "currently not considering" a presidential candidacy.[2] Furthermore, fellow liberal party leaders consider proposing the incumbent president Klaus Iohannis as Prime Minister, after his presidential term ends in 2024.[3]
Social Democratic Party (PSD)
In a televised talk show, on 24 April 2021, the party leader Marcel Ciolacu stated that "is very likely" that the party president (himself, at that time) will not run for president in 2024.[4] Asked about considering a presidential candidacy, member of the Chamber of Deputies, Alexandru Rafila vaguely answered on 4 July 2021 "never say never", but underlined that running for president is "definitely not my goal".[5] In another televised talk show, former Prime Minister Sorin Grindeanu stated that the party is "going for the win" in all elections scheduled in 2024 (legislative elections, local elections, European Parliament elections, and presidential elections) and he "did not rule out" that Mircea Geoană could be, yet again, the party's presidential candidate.[6] Mircea Geoană ran for president in 2009, but narrowly lost in the second round to Traian Băsescu, who was then re-elected for a second and last term.
Save Romania Union (USR)
Former 2019 candidate Dan Barna (and party co-president) stated in several interviews in April 2021 that his candidacy is "not ruled out" and that his candidacy is a "real scenario".[7] Party co-president Dacian Cioloș stated in an interview, on 18 February 2021, that he is also considering running in 2024.[8] On 1 October 2021, Cioloș stated that his objective is to win the 2024 presidential election, claiming that he is willing to candidate as well.[9]
People's Movement Party (PMP)
Cristian Diaconescu, then newly elected president of the party, was designated as the party's presidential candidate.[10] However, some analysts believed that Mihail Neamțu, a current member of the PMP, might run for presidency, either as an independent or as a candidate from another party.[11] On 23 March 2022, Cristian Diaconescu was excluded from the party by the new leadership, thus losing his presidential candidate status.[12]
Publicly expressed interest
These individuals have not declared their clear intention to run, but are considering a candidacy.
Name | Born | Public Office Experience | Affiliation and endorsement | Alma mater and profession | Candidacy related info |
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![]() Dan Barna |
10 July 1975 (age 46) Sibiu, Sibiu County |
Deputy (2016–present) Deputy Prime Minister (2020–2021) Secretary of State with the Ministry of European Funds (2016) Former presidential elections: 2019: 15.02% (3rd place) |
Affiliation: USR | Faculty of Law, University of Bucharest (1998) Lawyer |
Considering the candidacy: 17 April 2021[13] Primary opponent: Dacian Cioloș Presumed primary opponent: Cătălin Drulă |
![]() Remus Cernea |
25 June 1974 (age 47) Bucharest |
Deputy (2012–2016) Former presidential elections: 2009: 0.62% (8th place) |
Affiliation: Green Movement | Faculty of Philosphy, University of Bucharest (2002) Civic activist |
Intention: 22 February 2022[14] |
![]() Dacian Cioloș |
27 July 1969 (age 52) Zalău, Sălaj County |
MEP (2019–present) Prime Minister of Romania (2015–2017) European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development (2010–2014) Minister of Agriculture (2007–2008) Ministerial advisor with the Ministry of Agriculture (2005–2007) SAPARD implementation manager with the Representation of the European Commission in Romania (2002–2003) |
Affiliation: USR | Faculty of Horticulture, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca (1994) Horticultural engineer |
Considering the candidacy: 18 February 2021[15] Primary opponent: Dan Barna Presumed primary opponent: Cătălin Drulă |
Diana Iovanovici Șoșoacă |
13 November 1975 (age 46) Bucharest |
Senator (2020–present) | Affiliation: NR[16] | Faculty of Law, Romanian-American University (possible), undisclosed promotion year[17] Lawyer |
Considering the candidacy: 15 December 2021[18] |
![]() Ludovic Orban |
25 May 1963 (age 58) Brașov, Brașov County |
Deputy (2008–2016; 2020–present) President of the Chamber of Deputies (2020–2021) Prime Minister of Romania (2019–2020) Minister of Transport (2007–2008) Deputy Mayor of Bucharest (2004–2007) Secretary of State with the Public Servants Agency (2000–2001) Secretary of State with Public Information Department (1999–2000) General Secretary with Disabled Persons Directorate (1998–1999) Communications Director with Energy Policies Agency (1997–1998) Local counsellor, Sector 1, Bucharest (1996–1997) Local counsellor, Sector 3, Bucharest (1992–1996) |
Affiliation: FD | Faculty of Industrial Machinery Technology, Transilvania University of Brașov (1988) Technological engineer |
Considering the candidacy within PNL: 22 May 2021[19] Resigned from PNL: 23 November 2021[20] Considering the candidacy within FD: 14 December 2021[21] |
![]() Victor Ponta |
20 September 1972 (age 49) Bucharest |
Deputy (2004–2020) Prime Minister of Romania (2012–2015) Minister of Parliamentary Relations (2008–2009) Minister-Delegate for Control of International Grant Programmes Implementation and for Monitoring the Application of the Acquis Communautaire (2004) Head of the Government's Control Department (2001–2004) Head of the Bureau for Combating Money Laundering (2000–2001) Former presidential elections: 2014: 40.40% (1st place, 1st round), 45.60% (2nd place, 2nd round) |
Affiliation: PRO Romania | Faculty of Law, University of Bucharest (1995) Prosecutor |
Considering the candidacy: 27 May 2020[22] |
Oana Zăvoranu | 20 September 1972 (age 48) Bucharest |
Affiliation: none | Faculty of Law, Titu Maiorescu University (undisclosed promotion year) Actress, singer, TV personality |
Considering the candidacy: 30 March 2022[23] |
Potential candidates
These individuals have been subject to public speculation and/or vague declarations made by themselves, but have publicly yet to firmly deny or confirm their interest in running for president.
Name | Born | Public Office Experience | Affiliation and endorsement | Alma mater and profession | Candidacy related info |
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![]() Emil Boc[24][25] |
6 September 1966 (age 55) Răchiţele, Cluj County |
Mayor of Cluj-Napoca (2004–2008, 2012–present) Prime Minister of Romania (2008–2012) Deputy (2000–2004) |
Affiliation: PNL | Faculty of Law, Babeș-Bolyai University (1995) Faculty of History and Philosophy, Babeș-Bolyai University (1991) Lawyer |
Presumed primary opponents: Rareș Bogdan, Nicolae Ciucă, Florin Cîțu |
![]() Rareș Bogdan[26] |
14 September 1974 (age 47) Ocna Mureș, Alba County |
MEP (2019–present) | Affiliation: PNL | Faculty of Administrative and Political Sciences, Babeș-Bolyai University (1997) Journalist |
Presumed primary opponents: Emil Boc, Nicolae Ciucă, Florin Cîțu |
Florin Călinescu |
29 April 1956 (age 65) Timișoara, Timiș County |
Affiliation: PV | Caragiale National University of Theatre and Film (1979 or 1980) Actor |
[27] | |
![]() Nicolae Ciucă[28] |
7 February 1967 (age 55) Plenița, Dolj County |
Prime Minister of Romania (2021–present, acting in December 2020) Senator (2020–present) Minister of National Defence (2019–2021) Chief of the Romanian General Staff (2015–2019) |
Affiliation: PNL | Carol I National Defence University (1995) Nicolae Bălcescu Land Forces Academy (1988) Military |
Presumed primary opponents: Emil Boc, Rareș Bogdan, Florin Cîțu |
![]() Florin Cîțu |
1 April 1972 (age 50) Râmnicu Vâlcea, Vâlcea County |
President of the Senate of Romania (2021–present) Senator (2016–present) Prime Minister of Romania (2020–2021) Minister of Public Finance (2019–2020) |
Affiliation: PNL | Grinnell College (1996) Economist |
Presumed primary opponents: Emil Boc, Rareș Bogdan, Nicolae Ciucă |
![]() Liviu Dragnea |
28 August 1962 (age 59) Gratia, Teleorman County |
President of the Chamber of Deputies (2016–2019) Deputy (2012–2019) Minister of Regional Development and Administration (2012–2015) Deputy Prime Minister of Romania (2012–2014) President of Teleorman County Council (2000-2009, 2012) Minister of Administration of the Interior (2009) Prefect of Teleorman County (1996–2000) |
Affiliation: none (political rights judicially suspended due to conviction, on 29 May 2019) Most probable endorsement (after the political rights reinstatement): APP[29] |
Faculty of Management and Public Administration, Ecological University of Bucharest (2003) Faculty of Transport, Politehnica University of Bucharest (1987) Transport engineer |
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![]() Cătălin Drulă[30] |
2 May 1981 (age 40) Bucharest |
Deputy (2016–present) Minister of Transport and Infrastructure (2020–2021) |
Affiliation: USR | Department of Computer Science, University of Toronto (2002) Software Engineer |
Presumed primary opponents: Dan Barna, Dacian Cioloș |
![]() Gabriela Firea[31][32] |
23 July 1972 (age 49) Bacău, Bacău County |
Minister of Family, Youth and Equality of Opportunity (2021–present) Senator (2012–2016, 2020–present) Mayor of Bucharest (2016–2020) |
Affiliation: PSD | Faculty of Letters, University of Bucharest (1994) Journalist, librarian |
Presumed primary opponent: Mircea Geoană |
![]() Mircea Geoană |
14 July 1958 (age 63) Bucharest |
Deputy Secretary General of NATO (2019–present) Senator (2004–2016) President of the Senate of Romania (2008–2011) Minister of Foreign Affairs (2000–2004) Romanian Ambassador to USA (1996–2000) Former presidential elections: 2009: 31.15% (2nd place, 1st round), 49.66% (2nd place, 2nd round) |
Affiliation: none Most probable endorsement: PSD |
Faculty of Law, University of Bucharest (1993) Faculty of Mechanics, Politehnica University of Bucharest (1983) Diplomat |
Presumed primary opponent: Gabriela Firea |
![]() Hunor Kelemen |
18 October 1967 (age 54) Cârța, Harghita County |
Deputy Prime Minister (2020–present) Deputy (2000–present) Minister of Culture (2009–2012; 2014) Secretary of State with the Minister of Culture (1997–2000) Former presidential elections: 2019: 3.87% (6th place) 2014: 3.47% (8th place) 2009: 3.83% (5th place) |
Affiliation: UDMR | University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca (1993) Faculty of Philosophy, Babeş-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca (1998) Journalist |
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![]() Mihail Neamțu |
16 April 1978 (age 44) Făgăraș, Brașov County |
Affiliation: PMP Possible to run as an Independent[11] |
Babeș-Bolyai University Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich Durham University King's College London Theologian |
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![]() Călin Popescu-Tăriceanu |
14 January 1952 (age 70) Bucharest |
Senator (2012–2020) President of the Senate of Romania (2014–2019) Deputy (1990–1992, 1996–2012) Prime Minister of Romania (2004–2008) Minister of Industry and Commerce (1996–1997) |
Affiliation: ALDE | Technical University of Civil Engineering of Bucharest (1976) Waterworks engineer |
[33] |
![]() Maia Sandu |
24 May 1972 (age 49) Risipeni, Fălești District, Republic of Moldova |
President of Moldova (2020–present) Prime Minister of Moldova (2019) Deputy, Moldova (2014–2015, 2019) Minister of Education, Moldova (2012–2015) |
Affiliation: PAS (in Moldova); none (in Romania) | Faculty of Management, Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova (1994) Faculty of International Relations, Academy of Public Administration Economist |
[34][35][36][37] |
![]() Claudiu Târziu |
23 February 1973 (age 49) Bacău, Bacău County |
Senator (2020–present) | Affiliation: AUR | National University of Political Studies and Public Administration (2007) Faculty of Law, "Mihai Eminescu" University of Iași (1999) Journalist |
Withdrawn candidates
These individuals have been official candidates or considered their candidacy, but have withdrawn from the race or they lost the support of their party and - so far - have not reconsidered their intentions.
Name | Born | Public Office Experience | Affiliation and endorsement | Alma mater and profession | Candidacy related info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() Cristian Diaconescu |
2 July 1959 (age 62) Bucharest |
Presidential advisor (2012–2014) Minister of Foreign Affairs (2008–2009; 2012) Senator (2004–2012) Minister of Justice (2004) Secretary of State for European Affairs with Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2004) Secretary of State for Bilateral Affairs with Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2000–2004) |
Affiliation: none | Faculty of Law, University of Bucharest (1983) Lawyer, Diplomat |
Intention: 7 March 2021 Official PMP candidate: 7 March 2021[10] Excluded from PMP: 23 March 2022 (may still run as independent) |
Călin Georgescu | 26 March 1962 (age 60) Bucharest |
Executive director of the United Nations Global Sustainable Index Institute (2015–2016) Executive director of the National Center of Sustainable Development (1997–2013) Secretary of State with the Ministry of Environment (circa 2010) |
Affiliation: none | University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest (1986) Agronomist, Writer |
Considering the candidacy, endorsed by AUR: 20 November 2021[38][39] Declined interest for public office: 18 February 2022[40] |
Declined to be candidates
These individuals have been the subject of speculation, but have publicly denied or recanted their interest in running for president.
Name | Born | Public Office Experience | Affiliation | Alma mater and profession | Candidacy Announcement dates |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() Marcel Ciolacu |
28 November 1967 (age 54) Buzău, Buzău County |
President of the Chamber of Deputies (2019–2020, 2021–present) Deputy (2012–present) Deputy Prime Minister (2017–2018) Deputy mayor of Buzău (2008–2012) Acting prefect of Buzău County (2005) |
Affiliation: PSD | Faculty of Law, Ecological University of Bucharest (1995) Jurist |
Denied interest: 24 April 2021[4] |
![]() Vasile Dîncu[41] |
25 November 1961 (age 60) Năsăud, Bistrița-Năsăud County |
Minister of Defence (2021–present) Senator (2004–2007, 2020–present) Minister of Regional Development and Public Administration and Deputy Prime Minister (2015–2017) MEP (2007) Minister of Public Information (2000–2003) |
Affiliation: PSD | Faculty of History and Philosophy, Babeș-Bolyai University (1989) Sociologist |
Denied interest: 30 April 2022[42] |
![]() Sorin Grindeanu |
5 November 1973 (age 48) Caransebeș, Caraș-Severin County |
Deputy Prime Minister of Romania (2021–present) Minister of Transport (2021–present) Deputy (2012–2016, 2020–present) Prime Minister of Romania (2017) President of the Timiș County Council (2016–2017) Minister of Communications (2014–2015) Deputy Mayor of Timișoara (2008–2012) Local Counsellor of Timișoara (2004–2008) |
Affiliation: PSD | Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics, West University of Timișoara (1997) Statistician |
Denied interest: 20 April 2022[43] |
![]() Adrian Năstase |
22 June 1950 (age 71) Bucharest |
Deputy (1990–2012) President of the Chamber of Deputies (1992–1996, 2004–2006) Prime Minister of Romania (2000–2004) Minister of Foreign Affairs (1990–1992)
|
Affiliation: none (former: PSD; political rights currently suspended, under judicial sentence) |
Faculty of Sociological Studies, University of Bucharest (1978) Faculty of Law, University of Bucharest (1973) Jurist, university professor |
Denied interest: 6 January 2021[44] |
![]() Ioan-Aurel Pop |
1 January 1955 (age 67) Sântioana, Cluj County |
President of the Romanian Academy (2018–present) | Affiliation: none | Faculty of History and Philosophy, Babeș-Bolyai University (1979) History professor |
Denied interest: 4 February 2022[45] |
![]() George Simion |
21 September 1986 (age 35) Focșani, Vrancea County |
Deputy (2020–present) | Affiliation: AUR | Faculty of Business and Administration, University of Bucharest (2008) Civic activist |
Denied interest: 27 March 2022[46] |
Timeline
Intent and considering | |
Withdrawn candidate | |
European elections (approximate) | |
BEC filing deadline (approximate) | |
First round (approximate) |

Polls
Round I
Opinion polls with potential candidates (starting from 2021)
Poll | Date | Sample | Geoană
PSD |
Ciolacu
PSD |
Cîțu
PNL |
Orban
FD/PNL |
Barna
USR |
Cioloș
USR |
Drulă
USR |
Hunor
UDMR |
Diaconescu
PMP |
Simion
AUR |
Șoșoacă
NR |
Dragnea
APP |
Călinescu
PV |
Others |
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Gazeta Civică[47] | 15–31 Jul 2021 | 1,112 | 33.0 | 4.0 | 11.0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 22.0 | 5.0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.0 |
INSOMAR[48] | 1–8 May 2021 | 1,030 | N/A | 16.1 | N/A | 12.03 | 22.00 | 13.4 | N/A | N/A | 8.3 | 14.2 | 4.0 | 6.6 | N/A | 3.37 |
INSOMAR[49] | 8–11 Feb 2021 | 1,030 | N/A | 23.0 | 3.0 | 11.4 | 21.04 | 12.6 | N/A | 3.0 | N/A | 17.0 | N/A | 0.0 | N/A | 8.96 |
Election | Nov 2019 | 22.26 | 37.82 | 15.02 | 3.87 | 5.72 | 0.34 | N/A | N/A | 14.97 |
Approval ratings for the incumbent president
Approval ratings for Klaus Iohannis
Polling firm | Fieldwork date | Sample size | Klaus Iohannis | |||
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Net | |||
LARICS | 1–10 Oct 2021 | 1,002 | 22.6 | 77.1 | 0.3 | −54.5 |
Avangarde | 14–21 Sep 2021 | 900 | 28.0 | 52.0 | 20.0 | −24.0 |
CURS | 12–20 Aug 2021 | 1,100 | 32.0 | 68.0 | 5.0 | −59.0 |
CURS | 11–18 Jun 2021 | 1,067 | 33.0 | 67.0 | N/A | −34.0 |
CURS | 14–17 Apr 21 | 1,107 | 35.0 | 58.0 | 7.0 | −23.0 |
BCS | 11 Apr 21 | 1,420 | 64.6 | 30.9 | 4.5 | 33.7 |
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