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Iliana Iotova leads the first round of Bulgaria's presidential elections with 34.6% of the votes, followed closely by Andrei Gurov at 32%. The second round is set for November 1. Iotova, the current president, has a background in journalism and politics, previously serving in the European Parliament and as vice president. She advocates for diplomatic solutions regarding the Ukraine conflict, aligning with former president Rumen Radev's stance. The election results are provisional, with a significant portion of voters opting for 'none of the above.'