Rositsa Mateva, the Deputy Chair and spokesperson for the Central Election Commission (CEC), stated that no reports of vote rigging were received during the recent parliamentary election held on April 19. Addressing hypothetical claims of result manipulation, particularly those raised by Nikolay Popov regarding Siyanie (Radiance), Mateva expressed hope that no appeals would be filed, citing positive evaluations from international observers and the caretaker government. Concerning a specific incident in Montana, where one member of a section election commission (SEC) cast multiple ballots, Mateva questioned the inaction of the other eight SEC members present.
She argued that the failure of the other commissioners to act immediately represented a procedural lapse. The CEC spokesperson emphasized that this was an isolated case within nearly 13,000 voting sections. Mateva also addressed changes to the SEC membership, noting that replacements were primarily due to personal refusal, although some appointments occurred after initial training.
Regarding governmental cooperation, she stated that the CEC consistently works with caretaker cabinets, noting improvements in collaboration over time. Overall, she maintained that the election process proceeded fairly and without undue tension, citing effective communication with the Public Council. Mateva confirmed that thirteen MPs elected across two constituencies are scheduled to select one representative on Friday.
Reflecting on the CEC’s tenure, she noted the volume of elections managed over the past five years.
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What steps will the Election Commission take to investigate claims of vote rigging if they are reported in the future?