Over 42,000 Bulgarians Apply to Vote Abroad Ahead of April 19 Elections

Jerusalem, 23 March, 2026 (TPS-IL) -- Sofia (BTA) – More than 42,000 Bulgarian citizens have submitted applications to vote abroad for the parliamentary elections on April 19. This is according to a report on the website of the Central Election Commission (CEC).

A total of 42,217 applications for voting in a section outside the country have been confirmed. Bulgarians abroad can apply to vote outside the country until March 24. Applications have been submitted from 67 countries with the largest numbers coming from Turkey, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain and the United States.