Elections in Russia: Latest Polls, Information & Historical Results

If the Parliamentary Election in Russia Were Held Today...

Who could enter parliament?

In the current election trend, 5 parties could enter parliament: KPRF reaches 65 MPs, SRPZP reaches 35 MPs, NL reaches 30 MPs, YeR reaches 266 MPs and LDPR reaches 54 MPs.

Next election: 2026

The next parliamentary election in Russia is expected to take place in 2026.
450
Majority requires 226 seats
KPRF
65
+8
14.4%
SRPZP
35
+8
7.8%
NL
30
+17
6.7%
YeR
266
-58
59.1%
LDPR
54
+33
12%
Political orientation
KPRF
SRPZP
NL
YeR
LDPR
What do the symbols mean?
Far left
Left-wing
Centre-left
Center
Centre-right
Right-wing
Far right
Transversal
Liberal politics
Environment & Climate
Animal Protection
Satire
Regional interests
Unknown

Electoral system

Two paths to Parliament: Direct mandate or party list

The Russian State Duma has 450 representatives elected through a mixed system. 225 seats are allocated to direct candidates from electoral districts, while another 225 are filled through nationwide party lists. Voters have two votes: one for the local candidate and one for a party. This system combines regional representation with a national party landscape.

Five percent hurdle: Smaller parties face challenges

Only parties that receive at least 5% of the votes gain seats through the regional list. This threshold ensures stable majorities but often excludes smaller parties. Interestingly, even if a party fails to meet the 5% hurdle, its direct candidates can still enter Parliament, but only through the electoral districts.

Election date every five years - usually in September

The State Duma is elected every five years, traditionally on a Sunday in September. Notably, all Russian citizens aged 18 and over, including those living abroad, are eligible to vote. The election lasts three days to increase participation in this vast country. Online voting is being gradually expanded.
Direct Election Members are elected directly by the people.
Mixed Vote The election combines candidate votes and party list votes.
Parallel System Some seats are won by majority, others by proportional vote, without adjustment.
One Round The election is decided in a single round of voting.
Not Free Elections are not free or competitive.

Turnout

Voter Turnout: 51.7%

The voter turnout for the Parliamentary Election in Russia 2021 was 51.7%.

Parliamentary Election in Russia 2021

19.11.2021

Parliamentary Election in Russia 2016

18.09.2016
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