EDG-2026

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ЕДГ-2026 refers to a series of electoral campaigns planned for Russia in 2026, involving the replacement of approximately 207,000 parliamentary and elective positions across various levels of government. The initiative includes direct elections for high-ranking officials in at least eight regions and legislative elections for heads in three subjects. It is associated with the VCIOM (All-Russian Center for Public Opinion Research) and involves political planning by institutions such as the Expert Institute of Social Research (ЭИСИ).

Events

• In 12 regions of the Russian Federation where martial law is in…
• Approximately 2.7 million Russian voters have submitted applications…
• Ella Pamfilova, head of Russia's Central Election Commission (CEC)

Recent coverage

• ЦИК: on the EDG elections, almost 10,000 voters voted early — Ведомости
• Voters in Russia who failed to vote online will be given a ballot at any polling station — Москва 24
• Election Commission: Voting outside premises in EDG-2026 will not simplify procedures — Ведомости
• VCIOM calculates the percentage of Russians who know about September Duma elections — Вести
• Over 300 polling stations will open abroad for EDG-2026 — Ведомости