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Iotova wins Bulgarian presidential run-off, becoming first elected female president

· Sofia, Bulgaria · single source so far

Iliana Iotova won Bulgaria's presidential run-off, making her the country's first elected female president. Exit polls had shown her leading.

Location
Sofia, Bulgaria · Bulgaria live map
Coordinates
42.70°N 23.32°E
Reported
2 Nov 2026, 04:25 UTC
Category
Unrest & politics · Politics
Impact
2 of 5 · Notable
Situation
Bulgaria politics
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Iotova wins Bulgaria's presidential run-off, first elected female president

Iliana Iotova won Bulgaria's presidential run-off, which makes her the country's first elected female president. The result was reported early on Monday, after exit polls on Sunday evening had put the acting president ahead. Voting took place on Sunday, with economic difficulties and attacks on ships in the Black Sea shaping the race.

  • Iotova won the run-off, becoming the first elected female president of Bulgaria.
  • Exit polls on Sunday evening had shown the acting president leading.
  • Turnout was reported to be at a record low.
  • Economic difficulties and Black Sea shipping attacks shaped the campaign.
Updated 2 Nov 2026, 04:58 UTC · Written by Claude from the reports on this page and on the map. Check the linked sources for full details.

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