Export polls released by Bulgarian state television on the 25th showed that current President Yotova took the lead in voting in the presidential election held on the same day, but won less than half of the votes. The country's presidential election will enter the second round of voting. According to polls, Yotova received more than 35% of valid votes, and former caretaker Prime Minister Andrei Gurov won about 32% of the vote, ranking second. The turnout for the election was approximately 22%. According to the Bulgarian Central Election Commission website, the official election results will be released on the evening of the 27th at the latest. The second round of voting is expected to be held on November 1. Bulgaria is a parliamentary republic. The President is directly elected by voters. The term of office is 5 years and can be re-elected once.

Export polls released by Bulgarian state television on the 25th showed that current President Yotova took the lead in voting in the presidential election held on the same day, but won less than half of the votes. The country's presidential election will enter the second round of voting. According to polls, Yotova received more than 35% of valid votes, and former caretaker Prime Minister Andrei Gurov won about 32% of the vote, ranking second. The turnout for the election was approximately 22%. According to the Bulgarian Central Election Commission website, the official election results will be released on the evening of the 27th at the latest. The second round of voting is expected to be held on November 1. Bulgaria is a parliamentary republic. The President is directly elected by voters. The term of office is 5 years and can be re-elected once.