Iliana Iotova Wins Bulgarian Presidency

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1. 1 Nov

   Bulgarian acting president Iliana Iotova wins run-off election, exit polls show

   5 outlets · South China Morning Post
2. 2 Nov

   Sunday's victory will make her Bulgaria's first directly elected woman president.

   3 outlets · Times of India

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• 2 Nov Bulgaria elects Iliana Iotova as president, pro-Russia candidate defeats pro-Western rivalIliana Iotova won Bulgaria’s presidential runoff on Sunday, defeating pro-Western rival Andrey Gyurov with between 57.4% and 58.2% of the vote compared to Gyurov's 38.6% to 39.6%. The election occurred amid security concerns from recent drone attacks in the Black Sea, which Iotova’s campaign emphasized should be addressed through diplomatic engagement rather than military escalation.Times of India
• 2 Nov Bulgaria's Iotova wins presidential runoff, near-final results showBulgarian acting President Iliana Iotova secured victory in the presidential runoff election with 57.58% of the vote, becoming Bulgaria's first female president. The Central Election Commission reported that nearly all precinct protocols had been processed and showed Iotova and her running mate Valchev ahead of opponents Gyurov and Kandev, who received 39.47%. Voter turnout was notably low at around 2.95%, with a…The Straits Times
• 2 Nov Bulgaria has its first elected female presidentIliana Iotova has become Bulgaria's first elected female president after winning the presidential runoff election. Her triumph aligns with Prime Minister Rumen Radev’s stance, advocating for diplomatic relations with Russia and opposing increased military support for Ukraine.Al Jazeera
• 1 Nov Bulgaria election exit polls suggest Iliana Yotova will become country's first elected female president - after she was endorsed by Moscow-friendly partyBulgarian exit polls indicate that acting President Iliana Yotova will become the country's first elected female president with approximately 52% of votes in the second round of elections, ahead of her pro-Western rival Andrey Gyurov who received about 44%. The election was endorsed by Prime Minister Rumen Radev’s Moscow-friendly Progressive Bulgaria party, which won a majority in parliament earlier this year…Daily Mail
• 1 Nov Bulgaria’s acting President Iotova leads in run-off exit pollsBulgaria's acting President Iliana Iotova is leading the presidential election run-off according to exit polls, with around 51 percent of the vote compared to her rival Andrey Gyurov's approximately 44 percent. The voting took place on Sunday amid concerns over drone attacks off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast and low turnout at about 27 to 29 percent. Iotova advocates for dialogue with Moscow, contrasting with Gyurov’s…Al Jazeera
• 1 Nov Bulgarian President wins runoff election: exit pollsIliana Iotova won Bulgaria’s presidential runoff election on November 1, 2026, according to exit polls showing her with between 50.7% and 52.5% of votes compared to opponent Andrey Gyurov's 43.4%-44%. The election occurred amid security concerns due to drone attacks in the Black Sea, which left 21 people missing. Iotova, who supports dialogue with Russia and opposes military aid to Ukraine, is projected to become…The Hindu
• 1 Nov Bulgarian acting president Iliana Iotova wins run-off election, exit polls showBulgarian acting president Iliana Iotova has won the presidential run-off election according to exit polls. Iotova, who supports dialogue with Russia and is against military aid to Ukraine, will become Bulgaria’s first elected female president. The election occurred after a series of drone attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea raised security concerns for EU and NATO member Bulgaria.South China Morning Post
• 1 Nov Bulgarians vote in presidential run-off amid Black Sea tensionsBulgarians are voting in a presidential run-off between incumbent President Iliana Iotova and former caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov. The first round saw low voter turnout at 23%, prompting concerns about public engagement. This vote occurs amid regional security tensions, including recent drone attacks off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast that have drawn international condemnation and highlighted the broader…Al Jazeera
• 1 Nov Bulgarians vote in a presidential runoff marked by regional security threatsBulgarians participated in a presidential runoff vote on Sunday between Acting President Iliana Yotova and opposition candidate Andrey Gyurov, amid concerns over regional security and domestic economic issues. In the initial round held on October 25, Yotova narrowly edged out Gyurov with a margin of 2.8 percentage points, despite only 23% voter turnout, setting up Sunday’s decisive election.Toronto Star
• 1 Nov Bulgaria votes in presidential runoff after tight first roundBulgarian voters participated in the presidential runoff on Sunday following a first-round vote that did not produce a clear winner between incumbent president Iliana Iotova and former caretaker prime minister Andrey Gyurov. With a record-low turnout, neither candidate secured the required 50% to win outright, setting up this decisive second round. The election occurred amid concerns over drone attacks on merchant…The Straits Times

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