During an interview on Bulgarian National Television, Central Election Commission (CEC) Deputy Chair and spokesperson Rositsa Mateva stated that there were no reported instances of vote rigging during the April 19 parliamentary election. Addressing hypothetical concerns regarding manipulation of results, particularly those raised by Nikolay Popov concerning Siyanie (Radiance), Mateva noted that assessments from international observers and the caretaker government had been positive. Regarding procedural irregularities, Mateva discussed a case in Montana where one member of a section election commission (SEC) cast multiple ballots.
She criticized the inaction of other SEC members present, asserting that once ballots are deposited in the box, they cannot be retrieved. She stressed that this incident was isolated, occurring within nearly 13,000 voting sections. Concerning staffing, the deputy chair indicated that most replacements for SEC members were based on personal refusals, though some changes occurred after the members had been trained.
Mateva affirmed that the CEC continues to collaborate with various caretaker governments, characterizing the overall election process as orderly and fair, citing good communication with the Public Council. She added that thirteen MPs elected across two constituencies are expected to make their final selection on Friday. Mateva concluded by reflecting on the CEC’s tenure, noting the significant number of elections—twelve national and 107 by-elections—that had taken place over the past five years.
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