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Initial results suggest Iliana Yotova wins runoff to become Bulgaria's 1st elected female president

Former interim Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov conceded defeat.

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Iliana Yotova won the presidential election in Bulgaria, promising to be a "president of peace." But the campaign showed how divided Bulgarians are about the war in Ukraine and drone attacks in the Black Sea.

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2026 Bulgarian presidential election

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Earlier in this event Bulgaria’s acting President Iotova leads in run-off exit polls Earlier coverage Bulgarians vote in presidential run-off amid Black Sea tensions Earlier coverage Bulgaria election heads to a run-off amid low voter turnout Earlier coverage
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Initial results suggest Iliana Yotova wins runoff to become Bulgaria's 1st elected female president

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Iliana Yotova wins the presidential election in Bulgaria, portraying herself as the 'president of peace'

Iliana Yotova won the presidential election in Bulgaria, promising to be a "president of peace." But the campaign showed how divided Bulgarians are about the war in Ukraine and drone attacks in the Black Sea.

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How Iliana Yotova won the presidential election in Bulgaria

Iliana Yotova won the presidential election in Bulgaria, promising to be a "president of peace." But the campaign showed how divided Bulgarians are about the war in Ukraine and drone attacks in the Black Sea.

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