History as a Warning: Electoral Propaganda in the 1946 Târgu Mureș Parlamentary Campaign

This study explores the mechanisms of electoral propaganda employed during the 1946 parliamentary campaign in Târgu Mureș, Romania.Focusing on the actions of the Romanian Communist Party and its political allies (Bloc of the Democratic Parties), the research analyses archival sources and contemporary press to uncover strategies of manipulation, media control, and political coercion.The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of post-war political dynamics in Eastern Europe and the role of propaganda in undermining democratic electoral processes.