Exit Polls Indicate Former President Radev Leading in Bulgarian Parliamentary Elections
April 19, 2026 – Initial exit polls following Bulgaria’s early parliamentary elections suggest a significant victory for former President Rumen Radev. The results, reported by Gazeta Express at 8:20 PM on April 19th, indicate a strong showing for Radev’s coalition, projected to garner approximately 37% of the vote. This represents a considerable lead over the conservative GERB party, headed by Boiko Borissov, which is expected to hold around 16% of the parliamentary seats.
The election, triggered by a no-confidence vote, is being viewed as having significant implications for European politics. Voter turnout has been high, surpassing 45%, demonstrating considerable engagement within the electorate. Former President Radev, a former fighter pilot who resigned from his role in January, has been consistently described as having close ties with Russia.
The projected outcome reflects a shift in Bulgarian political sentiment. The results solidify Radev’s position as the leading candidate following the election. Further official results are anticipated following the completion of vote counting.
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