Initial results suggest Iliana Yotova wins runoff to become Bulgaria's 1st elected female president
Summary
Initial counts from Bulgaria’s presidential runoff showed acting President Iliana Yotova leading with about 58% of the vote, while Andrey Gyurov conceded defeat. If official results confirm the outcome, Yotova will become the country’s first elected female president.Key Facts
- Polling agencies’ initial counts put Yotova at about 58% and Gyurov at about 38%.
- Gyurov conceded and said voters’ choice should be accepted.
- Official results were expected on Monday.
- Yotova took over the presidency in January after Rumen Radev stepped down to run for parliament.
- Radev’s Progressive Bulgaria party endorsed Yotova and won 131 of Parliament’s 240 seats in April’s election.
- Yotova has supported Bulgaria’s European path while calling for better relations with Russia and a diplomatic settlement to the war in Ukraine.
- Bulgaria’s president serves a five-year term, leads the armed forces, can veto legislation, and appoints ambassadors.
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