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Who Is Iliana Iotova? The former journalist who became Bulgaria’s first female President and is consolidating the country’s shift toward Russia

With 99.95% of polling stations counted, the Iliana Iotova–Valchev ticket secured 57.58% of the vote, or approximately 1.1 million votes

Bulgaria heads to presidential election amid Black Sea tensions, with Iliana Iotova leading polls

A total of 27 candidates are contesting Sunday’s election. To win in the first round, a candidate must secure more than 50% of the vote, with turnout exceeding 50% of all eligible voters