In the Bulgarian presidential elections, the incumbent head of state, Jotova, won.

Ilijana Jotovová won the Bulgarian presidential elections with 57.6% of the votes, becoming the first female president. Her opponent, Andrej Gjurov, received 39.5%. Voter turnout was below 25%. Jotovová, a former vice president, aims for peace in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. She was supported by former president Rumen Radev. Ursula von der Leyen congratulated her, emphasizing collaboration on security and competitiveness. The election occurred amid heightened tensions in the Black Sea region due to the ongoing war. The president's role is largely representative but crucial in political crises.