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Pro-Putin Party Tightens Grip on Parliament; Anti-War Party Gains Regional Foothold
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CNBC TV18•21-09-2026, 16:51
Pro-Putin Party Tightens Grip on Parliament; Anti-War Party Gains Regional Foothold
- •The pro-Putin United Russia party secured a decisive majority in the national parliament with 57.83% of the vote, up from 49.8% in 2021.
- •United Russia is set to control 355 out of 450 seats in the State Duma, maintaining its constitutional majority.
- •The anti-war Yabloko party, despite failing nationally, gained a tiny foothold in the Novgorod regional parliament, surpassing the 5% threshold.
- •Other parties entering parliament include the Communists (13.81%), LDPR (8.98%), and New People (7.96%), all generally aligning with United Russia.
- •Central Electoral Commission chair Ella Pamfilova reported a record 59.3% turnout, calling the election "clean" despite rigging allegations.
Key Questions Answered
With over 95% of the vote counted, the ruling United Russia party won 57.83% of the vote, securing around 355 seats or nearly 80% of the 450-seat State Duma to maintain its constitutional majority.
According to the Central Electoral Commission, three other parties crossed the threshold to enter the State Duma: the Communists with 13.81%, the ultra-nationalist LDPR with 8.98%, and the New People party with 7.96%.
Yabloko, the sole registered anti-war party in Russia, failed to win any seats at the national level after facing candidate bans. However, it managed to clear the 5% barrier to enter the regional parliament in Novgorod.
