Politics · Sofia, Bulgaria · November 1, 2026

Iotova wins Bulgarian presidential runoff, exit polls show

Reported by 8 outlets · first reported Nov 1, 2:14 PM ET

Acting president Iliana Iotova led with about 52%. Rival Andrey Gyurov conceded. She would be the first elected female head of state.

Why it matters

She favors dialogue with Moscow and opposes military aid to Ukraine.

Background

Bulgaria is an EU and NATO member.

The story so far

1. Oct 25Bulgaria's presidential race heads to November 1 runoff
2. Nov 1Iotova wins Bulgarian presidential runoff, exit polls show
3. Nov 2Iotova wins Bulgaria's presidential runoff

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Sources

• Al Jazeera ↗Nov 1, 3:43 PM ET
• South China Morning Post ↗Nov 1, 2:14 PM ET
• The Hindu ↗Nov 1, 3:47 PM ET

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