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As of 9:30 AM this morning, the voter turnout in Bulgaria stands at 4.4%, according to data from "Alpha Research," one of the two polling agencies partnered with bTV on election day.
Polling stations opened at 7:00 AM and will remain open until 8:00 PM. Nearly 6.6 million Bulgarians are eligible to vote.
A total of 28 parties and coalitions are participating in the elections—19 parties and 9 coalitions. The ballot numbers for each party have also been confirmed.
In recent years, voter turnout has consistently hit new lows. In 2017, 3.6 million Bulgarians (54%) cast their votes. In April 2021, only 3.3 million (50%) participated, marking the last instance when more than half of eligible voters engaged in the elections.
The July 2021 elections saw a turnout of 42%, while November's turnout was just over 40%. Interest continued to decline in 2022 and 2023, with the last vote in June 2024 reaching a record low of only 34.4% voter turnout.
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