During an interview on Bulgarian National Television, Central Election Commission (CEC) Deputy Chair and spokesperson Rositsa Mateva stated that no reports of vote rigging surfaced during the April 19 parliamentary election. Addressing hypothetical claims of result manipulation concerning Siyanie, Mateva noted that assessments from international observers and the caretaker government remained positive, suggesting there should be no appeals regarding the results. Regarding a specific case involving a member of a section election commission (SEC) who reportedly cast ten ballots, Mateva questioned the lack of immediate response from the other eight SEC members who were present.
She asserted that the failure to act promptly meant the ballots could not be recovered once placed in the boxes. The spokesperson clarified that this incident was isolated, occurring within one section out of nearly 13,000 voting sections. Mateva also addressed staffing changes, confirming that SEC member replacements were primarily due to personal refusal, although some replacements occurred after the initial election training.
She commented that the CEC consistently collaborates with caretaker governments, noting improvements in communication with certain administrations. Overall, the deputy chair expressed confidence in the fairness and proper execution of the election process, citing good communication with the Public Council. She concluded by reflecting on the CEC’s tenure, which has overseen numerous elections, including twelve national and one hundred and seven by-elections.
Mateva stated that the CEC believes it has managed its responsibilities effectively during this period.
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The official statements are always hard to take at face value these days.