# Veliko Tarnovo election commission preparations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/veliko-tarnovo-election-commission-preparations > Updated: 2026-09-05T16:12:10.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. In late August 2026, political parties and coalitions in Veliko Tarnovo reached a consensus regarding the leadership of the District Election Commission (RIK) for the upcoming presidential and vice-presidential elections. Hristo Danev of the Progressive Bulgaria coalition was elected chairperson, supported by deputy chairpersons Plamen Kostadinov, Diana Petrova, and Viktor Lyaskov, with Silviya Decheva proposed as secretary. The distribution of mandates among participating political forces was agreed upon unanimously. Following official confirmation of the 13-member commission by the Central Election Commission on September 2, 2026, the commission began its formal work on September 5. During this time, Regional Governor Marin Bogomilov met with the commission members to discuss the importance of a “transparent and honest electoral process” and introduced the technical support team from the Regional Administration. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-05: Veliko Tarnovo District Election Commission meets with Regional Governor Regional Governor Marin Bogomilov met with the new Veliko Tarnovo District Election Commission to coordinate the upcoming presidential elections scheduled for October 25, 2026. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/veliko-tarnovo-district-election-commission-meets-with-regional-governor ### 2026-08-28: Veliko Tarnovo District Election Commission leadership appointed Hristo Danev of Progressive Bulgaria has been elected chair of the Veliko Tarnovo District Election Commission for the upcoming October 2026 presidential elections. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/veliko-tarnovo-district-election-commission-leadership-appointed --- Cite as: Veliko Tarnovo election commission preparations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/veliko-tarnovo-election-commission-preparations