Bulgaria’s April 2026 elections: Ex-president Radev’s party wins most votes – exit polls
Bulgaria's April 2026 early parliamentary elections saw Progressive Bulgaria, led by former president Roumen Radev, win the most votes according to exit polls. The election had a high voter turnout, with projections indicating a possible record-breaking participation.
Bulgaria held early parliamentary elections on April 19, 2026. Exit polls by Alpha Research and Market Links agencies showed Progressive Bulgaria, led by former president Roumen Radev, winning with 37.5% and 38.9% of the votes, respectively. The GERB-UDF coalition, led by former prime minister Boiko Borissov, came second with 16.2% and 15.4%. Voter turnout was high, with 46.7% and 47.2% reported at 7 pm by the two agencies. The Central Electoral Commission reported a 34.6% turnout at 4 pm, higher than the previous elections. If the exit polls are confirmed, Radev's coalition would be the largest parliamentary group, and he would be entitled to form a government. Radev has ruled out working with Borissov's and Peevski's parties. The election day passed without major issues, despite some voting machine malfunctions.
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