Vote counting is nearing completion following Russia’s three-day State Duma elections. According to preliminary data announced by Russia’s Central Election Commission (CEC), more than 95 percent of the protocols had been processed, with United Russia ranking first with 57.83 percent of the vote.
Communist Party ranks second
According to the preliminary results announced, the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (KPRF) ranks second with 13.81 percent. The Liberal Democratic Party (LDPR) received 8.98 percent, while the New People party secured 7.96 percent.
United Russia also leads in single-member districts
The Russian State Duma consists of 450 deputies. Of these, 225 are elected from party lists, while the other 225 are elected from single-member districts. According to the preliminary data announced, United Russia candidates are leading in most single-member districts.
Exit poll initially put United Russia at 49.4 percent
After voting ended, an exit poll released by VTsIOM put United Russia’s share of the vote at 49.4 percent. As the official protocols were processed, the party’s share rose to 57.83 percent.
United Russia received 49.82 percent in the 2021 elections
United Russia received 49.82 percent of the vote on party lists in the 2021 State Duma elections. The current preliminary results show that the party has achieved a higher share of the vote than in the 2021 elections.
Final results expected on September 25
The figures announced do not yet constitute the final election results. Central Election Commission Chair Ella Pamfilova said the final results of the elections are scheduled to be announced on September 25. Therefore, at this stage, United Russia is described as leading the vote count rather than being officially declared the winner of the elections.
