Economic Updates
Bulgaria’s Presidential Runoff: Iliana Iotova Leads in Preliminary Results

Bulgaria held the second round of its presidential and vice-presidential election on 1 November 2026. According to Central Election Commission (CIK) data as of 09:15 on 2 November, with 100% of polling station protocols processed:

  • Iliana Iotova and Kiril Valchev: 1,093,852 votes (57.566%)
  • Andrey Gyurov and Georgi Kandev: 750,251 votes (39.483%)
  • “I do not support anyone”: 56,080 votes (2.951%)

The figures are preliminary. The final result is to be announced by the Central Election Commission.

Source: Central Election Commission of Bulgaria (CIK)