Bulgaria votes in presidential runoff after tight first round Reuters
Bulgaria votes in presidential runoff after tight first round - Reuters
In short
Bulgaria is currently conducting a presidential runoff election to resolve the leadership contest. The vote was triggered directly by a tight first round that left no candidate with an outright majority. Citizens are now deciding the winner in this secondary phase of the process.
Key points
- The presidential race in Bulgaria has advanced to a decisive second round.: The presidential race in Bulgaria has advanced to a decisive second round.
- A highly competitive first round failed to produce an immediate outright winner.: A highly competitive first round failed to produce an immediate outright winner.
- National balloting is underway to resolve the closely contested leadership election.: National balloting is underway to resolve the closely contested leadership election.