Poll: 56% of Romanians want early elections

The majority of Romanians believe that the current political configuration should be reset through early parliamentary elections, according to a survey conducted by CURS between May 1-14, 2026. The research shows that 56% of respondents support the organization of early elections, while 41% oppose this solution. The survey was conducted on a sample of 1,664 adults in Romania, through face-to-face interviews at the respondents' homes. The maximum margin of error is ±2.4%, at a confidence level of 95%.

• Ranking of parties in voting intention

If parliamentary elections were held next Sunday, the Alliance for the Unification of Romanians (AUR) would obtain 32% of the votes, consolidating its leading position in the electorate's preferences. The ranking of the main political parties is as follows: Alliance for the Unity of Romanians (AUR) - 32%, Social Democratic Party (PSD) - 24%, National Liberal Party (PNL) - 20%, Save Romania Union (USR) - 10%, Hungarian Democratic Union of Romania (UDMR) - 5%

National Party Respected Romania (PNRR) - 4%, S.O.S. Romania - 3%

Other parties - 2%.

• Romanian electorate, predominantly conservative

The survey also reveals the ideological profile of the electorate. Most respondents say they feel close to the Christian-Democratic current (29%), followed by the nationalist one (24%). The distribution of the main ideological orientations is: Christian-Democrats - 29%, Nationalists - 24%, Social-Democrats - 16%, Liberals - 12%

Progressives - 10%. The authors of the research believe that these data confirm a predominantly conservative orientation of the Romanian electorate, against the backdrop of economic insecurity and political instability.

• Public pressure for change

The fact that more than half of Romanians support early elections indicates significant public pressure to reshape the political scene. If these trends continue, the Alliance for the Unity of Romanians could be the main beneficiary of a possible early electoral consultation, while the Social Democratic Party and the National Liberal Party would continue to remain major actors in Romanian political life.