Romania’s 2024 presidential election has delivered an unprecedented political upset, with far-right independent candidate Calin Georgescu emerging as the unexpected frontrunner. Georgescu secured 22.95% of the vote in the first round, a dramatic leap from pre-election polls that placed him below 10%.

As the latest election results rolled in, exit polls revealed insights about the American demographic shifts influencing the outcome. This year saw notable support for Donald Trump among Latino men, while Kamala Harris maintained a solid urban base despite reduced turnout in some key states.