Maldovan President Maia Sandu has won a second term in office, the country’s election commission said. With more than 98% of votes counted in the runoff election for the presidency, Sandu secured about 54% of votes, according to preliminary results from the commission. Sandu’s challenger, former attorney general Alexandr Stoianoglo, who was considered the pro-Russian candidate, garnered about 45% of the vote. At more than 54%, voter turnout was higher than in the first round of voting on October 20.