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Bulgarian 2026 presidential race

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The race for Bulgaria’s 2026 presidency continues to crystallise around centre on a handful small field of candidates and shifting party endorsements. Incumbent President Iliana Jotova remains the frontrunner in recent Global Metric polling, with roughly half of respondents indicating probable or definite support. Andrey Gyurov trails at about 23 %, followed by Daniel Valčev (18 %) and Ivan Hristov (12 %). The centrist “Yes Bulgaria” party has reshuffled its regional leadership in Plovdiv, while President Rumen Radev’s Progressive Bulgaria coalition backs Ilya Yotova. Yotov. The Continue the Change party, represented by Deputy Speaker Stoyu Stoev, reiterated its readiness to formally has signalled it will endorse Andrey Gyurov once he declares his candidacy, criticising Vice‑President Ilya Yotov for insufficient oversight. A Global Metric poll conducted between 23 June and 11 July shows incumbent President Iliana Jotova in candidacy. In late July, Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) chairman Krum Zarkov announced that the strongest position, with roughly half of respondents indicating probable or definite support. Gyurov trails at 23 % backing, followed by Daniel Valčev (18 %) party’s executive bureau and Ivan Hristov (12 %). Party affiliation boosts Jotova’s numerous BSP organisations have spontaneously endorsed Iliyana Yotov as a presidential candidate, adding BSP support to nearly 40 %, while cross‑party appeal remains high, with 84 % of BSP‑United Left her campaign. Zarkov praised Yotov’s experience and 78 % said the endorsement will help form a campaign committee and select a vice‑presidential partner. He also criticised the 2026 emergency state budget, particularly the removal of minimum‑wage provisions, and urged the Progressive Bulgaria voters indicating they would back her. Analysts note coalition to address the issue. Zarkov noted that such broad appeal could be decisive in the BSP will operate as an extra‑parliamentary party this year, viewing the situation as a potential second round. new opportunity.

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