Bulgaria Election

Former Prime Minister Boyko Borissov speaks to journalists after casting his vote in a polling station in Bankya, Bulgaria, Sunday, April 19, 2026, during early parliamentary elections.

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The center-left coalition of former President Radev will win Bulgaria's election, exit poll suggests

The center-left coalition of former President Radev will win Bulgaria's election, exit poll suggests

An exit poll in Bulgaria suggests the center-left Progressive Bulgaria coalition led by ex-President Rumen Radev will win the country's parliamentary election. The poll by Trend research group shows Radev’s coalition earning 39.2% support, edging out the center-right GERB party of its veteran leader, Boyko Borissov, which is expected to capture 15.1% in Sunday's vote. Despite the huge gap between the two groups, the predicted percentage would not be enough for Radev to form a one-party government, and he will face the uphill task of looking out for partners to govern. The exit poll also predicts that voter turnout stood at 43.4%, and six parties could pass the 4% threshold to enter a fragmented parliament.