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Presidential Elections 2011. Previously in Bulgarian Presidential Elections…. 3 April 1990 – 6 July 1990. 1 August 1990 – 22 January 1997. Petar Stoyanov August 1990 – 22 January 1997. Georgi Parvanov Assumed office 22 January 2002. Elections 2011. Background and political context
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Previously in Bulgarian Presidential Elections… 3 April 1990 – 6 July 1990 1 August 1990 – 22 January 1997
PetarStoyanov August 1990 – 22 January 1997 GeorgiParvanov Assumed office22 January 2002
Elections 2011 • Background and political context • Legislative Framework • Election Administration • Voters Registration • Candidates Registration • Financing • Campaign and media
Background and Political Context • Economic and Political Crisis • Surviving Votes of No-Confidence • Concerns over Legitimacy of Elections
Legislative Framework • 5 year term • Natural born Bulgarian citizens • Over 40 • Resided in country for 5 years • 2 term limitation
Election Administration • Elected if candidate receives more than half of valid votes cast • If run-off necessary, conducted between top two candidates one week after elections. • 264 Bulgarian municipalities • Voting abroad experiencing difficulties 2009 Parliament election results