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Bulgaria 2026 presidential election runoff results

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The runoff of the 25 October 2026 presidential election has concluded, with unofficial results and exit polls indicating a victory for incumbent acting President Iliana Yotova. Exit polls ~~from firms including Alpha Research, Myara,~~ and ~~Market Links~~ parallel vote counts placed Yotova’s support between ~~50.7%~~ 51% and ~~52.5%,~~ 58%, while challenger Andrey Gyurov received between ~~43.4%~~ 38% and ~~44.6%.~~ 44%. Yotova, ~~who assumed office in January following Rumen Radev’s resignation, is supported~~ a former socialist deputy and European Parliament member, campaigned on a platform of peace and dialogue, advocating for restored relations with Russia and an end to military aid to Ukraine. She described herself as a “president of the peace.” If confirmed by the ~~Progressive Bulgaria and Socialist parties.~~ Central Election Commission, she will become Bulgaria’s first directly elected female head of state. Andrey Gyurov, a former interim Prime Minister, ~~received backing from pro-Western opposition groups.~~ conceded defeat and called for national unity. Voter turnout for the second round was estimated between 26% and ~~29%, a slight increase from the first round.~~ 29%. In Sofia’s 23rd district, Daniel Tunchev reported turnout at approximately 43.57%, noting that the day proceeded smoothly with only five complaints, primarily regarding machine-printed receipts. A reported power issue with a voting machine in the Lozenets district was investigated and dismissed. Regarding election integrity, Interior Minister Ivan Demerzhiev stated that police measures successfully thwarted attempts to influence results through vote buying. He noted unusual activity from several mayors facing pre-trial proceedings, suggesting actions may have been attempts to obstruct investigations. Chief Secretary Lyubomir Nikolov reported that over 10,000 officers were deployed and that authorities detained 10 individuals for vote buying, with bribes ranging from 40 to 60 euros.

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