When and where will the by-elections take place?
On Sunday, June 14, residents of 13 settlements in the country will head to the polls to elect their new mayors. The decision was officially announced by the Central Election Commission (CEC).
By-elections are a key moment for local government, ensuring representation in municipalities and districts that have been left without an incumbent.
List of settlements:
- Sliven District: village of Chintulovo, Sliven Municipality
- Kyustendil District: village of Lilyach (Nevestino Municipality) and village of Vrattsa (Kyustendil Municipality)
- Pleven District: village of Gradishte, Levski Municipality
- Kardzhali District: village of Dolishte (Kardzhali Municipality) and village of Dedino (Ardino Municipality)
- Burgas District: village of Bata, Pomorie Municipality
- Stara Zagora District: village of Badeshte, Stara Zagora Municipality
- Haskovo District: village of Oreshnik, Topolovgrad Municipality
- Pernik District: village of Dolna Dikanya, Radomir Municipality
- Sofia-City District: Sredets District, Sofia Municipality
- Varna District: village of Grozdyovo, Dolni Chiflik Municipality
- Razgrad District: village of Podayva, Isperih Municipality
Preparation for the election process
Back on May 15, the CEC held a draw to determine the ballot numbers for the registered parties and coalitions. In parallel, attention is also focused on the composition of the CEC itself. On June 9, the parliamentary parties presented their nominations to Vice President Iliana Iotova, and the final hearings are scheduled for June 12.