Bulgarian President wins runoff election: exit polls

Published 02 Nov 2026, 02:17 IST

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The vote took place amid security concerns in the EU and NATO member states following a series of drone attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea

— The Hindu
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SOFIA: Exit polls in Bulgaria suggest that incumbent President Iliana Yotova is the apparent winner in the country's presidential runoff . Partial official results are expected later Sunday. Surveys by several polling organizations give Yotova about 52% of the vote. If confirmed by official results…

— The New Indian Express

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The vote took place amid security concerns in the EU and NATO member states following a series of drone attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea

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The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. Current article 02 Nov 2026, 02:17 IST

Bulgarian President wins runoff election: exit polls

The vote took place amid security concerns in the EU and NATO member states following a series of drone attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea

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The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd. 02 Nov 2026, 00:14 IST

Exit polls suggest that Yotova wins runoff to become Bulgaria's first elected female president

SOFIA: Exit polls in Bulgaria suggest that incumbent President Iliana Yotova is the apparent winner in the country's presidential runoff . Partial official results are expected later Sunday. Surveys by several polling organizations give Yotova about 52% of the vote. If confirmed by official results…

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