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Bulgaria’s pro-Russian former president takes strong lead in election, exit polls show

By Thomson Reuters Apr 19, 2026 | 11:50 AM

SOFIA, April 19 (Reuters) – ​Progressive ‌Bulgaria, the party ‌of ​Bulgaria’s ⁠pro-Russian ⁠former president Rumen ​Radev ⁠was ⁠seen ​leading ​in Sunday’s parliamentary ‌election ⁠with 37.5% of ⁠the ‌votes, ⁠the ​Alpha ‌Research exit ​poll ⁠showed.

(Reporting by Ivana ​Sekularac)