Exit polls show incumbent president narrowly leading Romania's presidential elections

A presidential election aimed at helping Romania emerge from a political and economic crisis has failed to produce a winner.

On Sunday, the country held elections to choose a new president. 12 candidates entered the race for the state's top position.

Exit polls give incumbent President Traian Basescu a narrow lead with 32.8 percent of the vote, main opponent, Mircea Geoana of the Social Democrats garnered 31.7 percent. According to the Romanian Constitution, Basescu and Geoana will now be involved in a presidential run-off on December 6th.

Romania's President in office, Traian Basescu, smiles upon seeing  exit polls in Bucharest, Romania, Sunday Nov. 22, 2009. Romania held  presidential elections, the first since the country joined the  European Union in 2007. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)