Bulgaria
2026
Model of electoral management
Independent
Source
Central Election Commission of Bulgaria, Electoral Code (2014, amended by SG. 107/18 Dec 2020), accessed 18 May 2026
Chapter five. Election Commissions
Section I. Central Electoral Commission
Constitution. Composition
Art. 46.
(1) A Central Electoral Commission (CEC) shall be constituted upon conduct of all types of elections, which shall be an independent State authority.
(2) The Commission shall be a legal person, a first-grade budget spending unit, with its seat being situated in Sofia (..._
Electoral Management Bodies
| Name of EMB | Number of EMB members | Term of office | EMB members selected by | Chair appointed/elected by | Party or expert based membership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Election Commission (Централна избирателна комисия) | 15 | 5 years | Legislature and President | Legislature, based on the proposal of nomination of parties and coalitions represented in the parliament | Party |
