Indirect presidential elections were held in Bulgaria on 3 April 1990 following the abolition of the State Council, the collective presidency of the Communist era.

[1] On 3 April 1990 the 9th National Assembly passed the Law on Amending the Constitution of the People's Republic of Bulgaria, which abolished the State Council, the collective presidency of the Communist era.

According to Article 91, paragraph 1, the President was to be elected by the National Assembly by a majority of two-thirds of those present, and would hold office for the duration of the Assembly (which had a five-year term).

However, their terms could be terminated early by the National Assembly if at least one-third of MPs considered they had violated the Constitution or oath.

The parliamentary group of the Communist Party and the Agrarian Union nominated Petar Mladenov, who was elected unanimously.