https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/initial-results-suggest-yotova-wins-runoff-to-become-bulgaria-s-first-elected-female-presidentContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/initial-results-suggest-yotova-wins-runoff-to-become-bulgaria-s-first-elected-female-presidenthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/initial-results-suggest-yotova-wins-runoff-to-become-bulgaria-s-first-elected-female-president#u174993Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:46:26 +0000Acting President Iliana Yotova won the presidential runoff election to become the first elected female head of state in Bulgaria. Initial results from the Sunday vote count identify Yotova as the apparent winner. Following the result, Yotova stated she intends to bridge political divides to establish a national consensus. The election follows a tight first round and took place amid regional security concerns and drone attacks in the Black Sea.Why it mattersBulgaria's presidential race occurred during a period of heightened regional tension and security threats. The runoff followed a close