Key Points
- The 450-seat Duma elections in Russia have concluded, ballot boxes closed and counting began.
- Election turnout announced at 56.66%, with 111 million registered voters.
- According to exit polls, "United Russia" party came first with 49.4%.
- Allegations of intense cyberattacks surfaced during the election; official bodies stated there were no systematic violations.
By the Numbers
Ballot boxes closed and vote counting began in Russia's three-day State Duma elections for 450 seats. Ten parties contested the election; those surpassing the 5% threshold will become deputies. Local administration and some regional gubernatorial elections were held on the same day.
According to the Central Election Commission, turnout reached 56.66% in a country with 111 million registered voters. 3.3 million voters cast their ballots electronically. Commission Chair Ella Pamfilova stated the elections were generally normal and transparent, noting intense cyberattacks (mostly originating from Ukraine and the UK). The Ministry of Internal Affairs announced no violations affecting the results were detected.
According to exit polls (VTSIOM and Insomar), Putin's "United Russia" party led with 49.4%; the Communist Party 14.2%, LDPR 10.7%, "New People" 9.7%, and "A Just Russia" 6.6% cleared the threshold. High-ranking officials, including President Putin, voted electronically.
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- Which parties entered the Parliament (Duma) in the election?
- According to exit polls, "United Russia" (49.4%), Communist Party (14.2%), LDPR (10.7%), "New People" (9.7%) and "A Just Russia" (6.6%) surpassed the 5% threshold.
- What was the election turnout rate?
- According to the Central Election Commission's unofficial data including overseas voters, turnout reached 56.66%.
- Were any violations reported during the election process?
- The Ministry of Internal Affairs stated no violations affecting the election results were detected; however, the Commission Chair noted cyberattacks were intense.
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