PP-DB Confirms Candidate Lists Ahead of April 19 Bulgarian Elections

Minutes before the deadline on March 17, 2026, the We Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria (WCC-DB) coalition finalized and confirmed its candidate lists for the upcoming April 19 elections. The announcement comes amid internal discussions regarding candidate participation, notably the decision of Yavor Bozhankov not to seek re-election.

Key List Leaders Announced

Nikolay Denkov will lead the WCC-DB list in the Blagoevgrad district. The coalition highlighted its commitment to including young people, doctors, and individuals with disabilities on its lists, emphasizing representation and diverse perspectives BNT News.

Internal Discussions and Candidate Decisions

A point of discussion within the coalition was the participation of Yavor Bozhankov, who ultimately decided not to stand as a candidate. Nikolay Denkov characterized the internal process as normal for a coalition of three different parties, emphasizing differing understandings and priorities Fakti.bg. Daniel Lorer will also not appear on some of the lists.

Strategic Placement and Competitive Races

The coalition has strategically placed Boyko Rashkov as the lead candidate for the 25th Multi-member Constituency (MMC) in Sofia. Denkov explained this decision, framing it as a direct contest and emphasizing Rashkov’s experience in political battles Fakti.bg.

Coalition Background

We Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria (PP–DB) is a Bulgarian electoral coalition formed in February 2023, comprising We Continue the Change and Democratic Bulgaria Wikipedia. The coalition was part of the Denkov Government between 2023 and 2024. The alliance is affiliated with the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe Party (PP) and the European People’s Party (DSB) Wikipedia.

PP-DB Priorities

According to Denkov, the party’s priorities center on pro-European values BNR.