Full results from Russia's parliamentary election confirm Kremlin's dominance
Russia has released the full results of its first wartime parliamentary election, confirming the Kremlin's overwhelming political control as the United Russia party secured over three-fourths of the State Duma seats. The tightly orchestrated three-day vote, which included illegally annexed Ukrainian regions, saw nearly 60% voter turnout. President Vladimir Putin declared the results a show of public support for Kremlin policies.
Why it matters
These election results solidify President Putin's political dominance amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine and economic challenges, demonstrating the Kremlin's ability to maintain control through managed voting and state media. This has significant implications for Russia's internal politics and its international relations, particularly concerning the legitimacy of annexations.
Russian authorities on Friday (September 25, 2026) released the full results from the country's first wartime parliamentary election, which further cemented the Kremlin's overwhelming political control.
The three-day balloting ended Sunday (September 20, 2026). According to the results released by the Central Election Commission, the main Kremlin party, United Russia, will get more than three-fourths of the seats in the lower house, the State Duma, a record high. The tightly orchestrated vote excluded virtually any genuine opposition.
Nearly 60% of the 111 million eligible voters turned out, the most for a parliamentary election in over a decade. Authorities had spread the voting over three days and allowed online voting in some regions to boost participation.
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