https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/initial-results-indicate-victory-for-iotova-in-bulgarian-presidential-voteContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/initial-results-indicate-victory-for-iotova-in-bulgarian-presidential-votehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/initial-results-indicate-victory-for-iotova-in-bulgarian-presidential-vote#u178443Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:30:28 +0000Acting President Iliana Yotova has won the Bulgarian presidential runoff, according to near-final results and exit polls. Yotova, who describes herself as the "president of peace," is projected to become the first elected female head of state in Bulgaria's history. Polling agency counts indicate she received 58% of the vote. Her victory ensures the continuation of a leadership approach that favors dialogue with the Kremlin and opposes providing military aid to Ukraine.Why it mattersThe election took place against a backdrop of regional security threats. Yotova's victory mai