Reformist wins first round of Ukrainian election

Reformist opposition candidate Viktor Yushchenko edged the prime minister in the first round of Ukraine’s presidential election, the Central Elections Commission said today after a delayed final tally.

Yushchenko and Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych face a run-off on November 21 because neither candidate won more than 50% of last month’s vote in a crowded field of 22 other minor candidates.