https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/initial-results-show-bulgaria-s-president-yotova-wins-runoff-electionContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/initial-results-show-bulgaria-s-president-yotova-wins-runoff-electionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/initial-results-show-bulgaria-s-president-yotova-wins-runoff-election#u176060Thu, 05 Nov 2026 02:20:10 +0000Acting President Iliana Yotova has won the presidential runoff election in Bulgaria. Near-final results and polling agency counts indicate Yotova received 58% of the vote, making her the first elected female president in the country's history. Former interim Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov has conceded defeat. Multiple reports describe the winner as Russia-friendly or pro-Russian.Why it mattersBulgaria has previously lacked an elected female head of state. The victory maintains a leadership profile described as friendly toward Russia.What is confirmedIliana Yotova won the presidential runoff