Election
presidential election in Bulgaria
Presidential elections were held in Bulgaria on 6 November 2016, alongside a referendum on changes to the electoral system and political party funding. The second round was held on 13 November 2016, resulting in the victory of Rumen Radev.
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Presidential elections were held in Bulgaria on 6 November 2016, alongside a referendum on changes to the electoral system and political party funding. The second round was held on 13 November 2016, resulting in the victory of Rumen Radev.
The president was elected using the two-round system. For the first time voters were allowed to vote for none of the above.
Incumbent president Rosen Plevneliev announced in May 2016 that he would not be running for re-election.
Qualifying for the second round
Gallup exit polling suggested the following demographic breakdown.
Following the results of the second round, Prime Minister and GERB leader Boiko Borisov tendered his resignation. Two days later, on 16 November, the National Assembly voted 218–0 to accept it, resulting in early parliamentary elections.
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