
The mayor of Buzău, Constantin Toma, announced on Wednesday that he will not seek re-election under the Social Democratic Party (PSD) banner in the 2028 local elections. The decision follows his June resignation from all party positions, though he retained his membership.
Toma’s announcement deepens the rift with the party’s county organization, according to local reports. He had previously stepped down from leadership roles within PSD but had not publicly ruled out running again under its label until now.
Romanian media noted that Toma’s break with PSD comes after months of tension. His resignation from party functions in early June marked the first public sign of the strain, though he had remained a member. The latest statement confirms his intent to distance himself from the party’s official slate in future elections.
No further details were provided on Toma’s political plans or whether he intends to run as an independent or under another party’s banner. The PSD’s county branch has not issued an immediate response to his announcement.
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