Russia: Legislative and regional elections held under strict state control
From September 18 to 20, Russian voters are called to cast ballots for deputies, governors, and municipal council members in an election that several observers characterize as locked down.
Russians go to the polls from September 18 to 20 to elect deputies, regional governors, and municipal council members simultaneously, according to France 24. This election combines multiple levels of political representation in a single electoral process.
According to the news outlet, these elections take place, "as always," within a framework described as tightly controlled by those in power. Russian President Vladimir Putin has launched appeals for voter mobilization, while several candidates have boycotted debates organized for this election, France 24 reports.
France 24 points to an electoral system that would rely on both fraudulent mechanisms and propaganda. The media provides no further details about the precise nature of these mechanisms in the available excerpt.
The results of this three-part legislative, regional, and municipal election, as well as its possible consequences for Russia's political balance, have not yet been released at this stage.
Sources
- Y a-t-il des enjeux dans les élections législatives et régionales russes ? — France 24 — Français
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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