United Russia leads State Duma elections as turnout exceeds 56%

United Russia leads the State Duma elections with 56.86% of the vote in the federal district after early counting, as overall turnout surpasses 56%.

Key points

• Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported record voter turnout in the capital despite numerous drone attacks aimed at disrupting the vote.
• The Central Election Commission stated that overall turnout exceeded figures from the 1993, 2016, and 2021 election campaigns.
• Voter turnout on the federal remote electronic voting platform surpassed 90%.

Why it matters

The parliamentary election results solidify the legislative standing of the ruling party and reflect high domestic participation despite security challenges.