In Bulgaria, record low voter turnout triggers a November 1 presidential run-off in a poll colored by divisions over Ukraine war

Low voter turnout has triggered a run-off for the Bulgarian presidency. The vote was colored by strong divisions over Russia's war in Ukraine, and Sofia's relations with the Kremlin.

Published on RocksNews: 25 Oct 2026, 19:57 UTC
Updated: 25 Oct 2026, 19:57 UTC
Language: English

In Bulgaria, record low voter turnout triggers a November 1 presidential run-off in a poll colored by divisions over Ukraine war — Image credit: Deutsche Welle (English)

Low voter turnout has triggered a run-off for the Bulgarian presidency. The vote was colored by strong divisions over Russia's war in Ukraine, and Sofia's relations with the Kremlin.