# Yotova wins Bulgarian presidency

- Place: Sofia, Bulgaria (42.6977, 23.3219)
- Published: 2026-11-02T04:55:52.963Z · expires 2026-11-09T04:55:52.963Z
- Floors (The Arena): E12 States, E13 Civilizations, E10 Institutions
- Page: https://emergencemachine.com/brief/5fu
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Initial results show Yotova winning the Bulgarian presidential runoff, becoming the country's first elected female president, per TDT News.

Exit polls indicate Yotova received 52.5% of the vote, defeating incumbent President Radev who garnered 43.4%, according to Sofia Globe.

The election marks a significant political shift in Bulgaria, with Yotova's pro-Kremlin ticket gaining traction in the runoff, Bloomberg reports.

Voting concluded today as Bulgaria transitions to a new leadership era following a highly contested campaign, per Reuters.

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