Thus, if Romania would organize presidential elections next Sunday and only Romanian historical characters would run for this position, 35% of the Romanians would vote for Vlad the Impaler.
Prince Alexandru Ioan Cuza, ruler of the Romanian Principalities, would come next with 21% of the votes, followed by Stephen the Great (Stefan cel Mare in Romanian) – Prince of the Principality of Moldavia with 18%, Prince Michael the Brave (Mihai Viteazul in Romanian) with 9%, and Constantin Brancoveanu - Prince of Wallachia, and Decebalus – Dacia's last king with 6% each.
The survey reveals that Vlad the Impaler also ranks first when it comes to the numbers of votes based on gender. Thus, 42% of men and 29% of women would want him as President whereas 15% of men and 25% of women would vote for Alexandru Ioan Cuza.
The situation remains the same when it comes to the voters’ ages. Some 34% of those aged between 18 and 34 would vote for Vlad the Impaler, as well as 37% of those aged 35-59, and 35% of those aged over 60. Also, 35% of those living in urban areas and 36% of those from rural areas would vote for Vlad the Impaler.
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The survey was conducted between February 1 and February 4 on a sample of more than 1,000 people.
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