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How to Vote in the April 19th Elections: Steps for Machine and Paper Voting from the CEC
The CEC has published explanations for machine and paper voting in the upcoming elections. Instructions on the steps required for each type of vote, including how to use the machine and what to do with the paper ballot.
Public Demonstration of the Election Data Processing System and Code Review
On April 19, 2026, a public demonstration of the computer system for processing voting data will be held, organized by "Information Services" AD. There will also be a review of the source code of the systems for REC and CEC. The events will take place in the National Assembly.
Regional Governors Receive Election Ballots, Ministry of Interior Provides Security
Regional governors begin receiving ballots for the early parliamentary elections. The Ministry of Interior provides security for the process. Emphasis on preparation, working with students, voting abroad, and ensuring accessibility for the visually impaired.
The Election Coordination Council to Give Briefing Today
A briefing by the Election Coordination Council on the preparation for the upcoming early parliamentary elections will be held today at 11:30 AM in the Council of Ministers building. Current processes will be discussed, including the preparation of privacy screens and the provision of QR codes for access to information for the visually impaired.
Machine Voting in 129 Polling Stations Abroad on April 19th
The Central Election Commission announced machine voting in 129 polling stations abroad for the April 19th elections. A hash code has been generated for control receipts. Fewer polling stations in the UK, Turkey, and the USA due to changes in the Electoral Code.
CEC to Generate Hash Code for 2026 Elections: Public Generation and Trusted Software Build
The Central Election Commission (CEC) will generate a hash code for the ballots and control receipts of the elections on April 19, 2026. Public code generation and a trusted software build will be performed in a controlled environment.
Ministry of Interior: The law will be applied equally to all. Over 200,000 euros seized for vote buying.
The Chief Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Georgi Kandev, stated that the law will be applied equally to all and that he will not allow any pressure. As a result of police operations, over 200,000 euros, intended for vote buying in the upcoming elections, have been seized.
Ministry of Interior: 576 Reports of Election Law Violations, 95 Detained
The Ministry of Interior has received 576 reports of violations of election law, mainly related to vote buying. 95 people have been detained, and 181 pre-trial proceedings have been initiated. The public is urged to report violations via the hotline.
Iliyana Yotova to discuss economic consequences of the Middle East conflict with NAP and CPC
President Iliyana Yotova will meet with the leaderships of NAP and CPC to discuss measures to overcome the economic consequences of the Middle East conflict and monitoring related to the introduction of the euro.
CEC Awaits MFA Opinion on Overseas Polling Stations and Takes Measures for Fair Elections
The Central Election Commission (CEC) is awaiting the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA)'s opinion on polling stations abroad and is taking measures for fair elections, including training and a mobile phone application for members of the election commissions.
The "Education" Syndicate insists that April 20th be a non-school day
The "Education" Syndicate calls on the Ministry of Education and Science to amend its order and declare April 20th a non-school day due to safety and practicality concerns related to the elections and the 150th anniversary of the April Uprising.
Supreme Judicial Council Discusses Request to Dismiss Yordan Stoev: First Such Procedure
The Supreme Judicial Council will consider a request from members of parliament for the disciplinary dismissal of council member Yordan Stoev. The chairman of the SJC, Boyan Magdalinchev, announced an extraordinary meeting next week. Deputy Minister Tanya Radulovska commented that the request was belated.
Ballot Samples for April 19 Elections to be Presented
The Central Election Commission will present samples of paper and electronic ballots for the upcoming early parliamentary elections on April 19. 24 formations are participating in the elections.
President Yotova and CPC Discussed Measures for Economic Consequences of the Middle East Conflict
President Iliana Yotova and the Commission for Protection of Competition (CPC) discussed measures to overcome the economic consequences of the Middle East conflict, including the impact on fuel prices and essential consumer goods. Urgent measures for agricultural producers and recommendations from the CPC regarding the fuel market were discussed.
Foreign Ministry establishes temporary mechanism to combat disinformation ahead of elections
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is establishing a temporary coordination mechanism to counter disinformation and combat hybrid threats in connection with the upcoming early parliamentary elections on April 19. The mechanism will be operational from March 23 and is aimed at maintaining information resilience.