Kyustendil election officials prepare for presidential vote

The Regional Election Commission (RIC) in Kyustendil, Bulgaria, has finalized preparations for the upcoming presidential and vice-presidential elections. A total of 125,026 eligible voters are registered in the region.

Out of 282 total polling stations, 169 will utilize voting machines, while 113 will use paper ballots. To manage high voter volumes, 53 stations will be equipped with two machines each, distributed across the municipalities of Kyustendil, Dupnitsa, and Sapareva Banya.

Special provisions have been made for accessibility, including 10 mobile polling stations for voters with disabilities and tactile templates for visually impaired citizens. Additionally, specialized sections have been established in medical facilities and detention centers. To ensure a sufficient supply, 137,500 paper ballots have been provided, maintaining a mandatory 10 percent reserve.