Incumbent President Iliana Iotova has won the second round of Bulgaria's presidential election

According to the Central Election Commission of Bulgaria, with 99.66% of the ballots counted, incumbent President Iliana Iotova has emerged victorious in the second round of the presidential election. Iotova received 57.66% of the vote, while her opponent, former Prime Minister Andrei Gyurov, received 39.38%.

Iliana Iotova has become the first woman in Bulgarian history to be elected president. According to Iotova, following the announcement of the election results, Gyurov contacted her by phone to congratulate her on the victory. "Today, the Bulgarian people chose the future over the past; they chose peace. They chose stability, a normal life, and a sustainable, clear path forward. We spoke with the citizens of Bulgaria about the issues that affect their daily lives. Today, it became clear that they understood our message. A short while ago, Mr. Gyurov called to congratulate me on the victory. He expressed his belief that I would be a worthy president—one capable of establishing a dialogue with everyone," stated Yotova.

For reference, the President of Bulgaria is elected for a five-year term.