Elections in Bulgaria: Latest Polls, Information & Historical Results

If the Parliamentary Election in Bulgaria Were Held Today...

Who could enter parliament?

In the current election trend, 8 parties could enter parliament: BSP reaches 19 MPs, PP reaches 35 MPs, ITN reaches 14 MPs, DPS reaches 44 MPs, GERB reaches 69 MPs, MECh reaches 14 MPs, Vŭzrazhdane reaches 34 MPs and Velichie reaches 11 MPs.

Next election: 2027

The next parliamentary election in Bulgaria is expected to take place in 2027.

Government might not stay in office

In the current election trend, the government parties receive 42.5% of the votes.
240
Majority requires 121 seats
BSP
19
-1
7.9%
PP
35
14.6%
ITN
14
-4
5.8%
DPS
44
+14
18.3%
GERB
69
±0
28.8%
MECh
14
+2
5.8%
V
34
-1
14.2%
VEL
11
+11
4.6%
Political orientation
BSP
PP
ITN
DPS
GERB
MECh
V
VEL
What do the symbols mean?
Far left
Left-wing
Centre-left
Center
Centre-right
Right-wing
Far right
Transversal
Liberal politics
Environment & Climate
Animal Protection
Satire
Regional interests
Unknown

Electoral system

240 seats, 31 districts: This is how Bulgaria's electoral system works

Bulgaria elects its Parliament through a pure proportional representation system. The 240 members of the National Assembly are elected every four years in 31 electoral districts. A 4% threshold applies - those who receive fewer votes do not enter Parliament. Seats are distributed using the D'Hondt method, which slightly favors larger parties.

Minority bonus: These parties bypass the 4% threshold

A unique feature: Parties and coalitions of national minorities are exempt from the threshold. This allows smaller groups, such as the Turkish minority, to enter Parliament even with less than four percent of the votes. This regulation aims to ensure political participation for all population groups in this multi-ethnic country.

Electoral district puzzle: From Sofia to the smallest mountain village

The 31 electoral districts vary significantly in size: While Sofia, with over a million residents, provides 25 representatives, the smallest district sends only four deputies. The district division is based on the administrative boundaries of the regions. Interestingly, Bulgarians abroad form their own electoral district and can cast their votes in over 60 countries.
Direct Election Members are elected directly by the people.
Party List Vote Voters choose between party lists instead of individuals.
Proportional System Seats are distributed in proportion to votes received.
One Round The election is decided in a single round of voting.
Partly Free Elections take place but with major restrictions.

Turnout

Voter Turnout: 38.9%

The voter turnout for the Parliamentary Election in Bulgaria 2024 was 38.9%.

Parliamentary Election in Bulgaria 2024

27.10.2024

Parliamentary Election in Bulgaria 2024

09.06.2024

Parliamentary Election in Bulgaria 2023

02.04.2023

Parliamentary Election in Bulgaria 2022

02.10.2022

Parliamentary Election in Bulgaria 2021

14.11.2021

Parliamentary Election in Bulgaria 2021

10.07.2021

Parliamentary Election in Bulgaria 2021

04.04.2021

Parliamentary Election in Bulgaria 2017

26.03.2017

Parliamentary Election in Bulgaria 2014

05.10.2014
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