Bulgaria's presidential election ended without a decisive result, sending the contest to a runoff. Pro-Western reformist opposition candidate Andrey Gyurov will face incumbent President Iliana Yotova; the election was marked by record-low turnout.
WHO:Bulgaria's presidential candidates Andrey Gyurov and Iliana Yotova
WHAT:Bulgaria's presidential election ended inconclusively, sending Andrey Gyurov and incumbent Iliana Yotova to a runoff.
WHEN:Reported Oct 25, 2026 at 3:38 PM ET
WHERE:Bulgaria
WHY:The election was inconclusive, so the next head of state will be chosen in a runoff.
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