1,641 SVO Veterans Run in Russian Elections
«A total of 1,641 people — participants and veterans of the special military operation — will be nominated for all elections at all levels on the single day of voting, including this year's September elections», — she emphasized.
Consensus
- More than 1,600 participants and veterans of special military operations have been nominated as candidates in elections at all levels in Russia.
- The elections are scheduled for September 18–20, with voting conducted in a three-day format.
- The Central Election Commission (CIC) of Russia confirmed the number of candidates and their representation across all electoral levels.
- Voting will be available in person, via mobile ballot boxes, and at home for those with valid reasons such as health issues or caregiving responsibilities.
- Electronic voting is available for voters in Moscow Oblast, allowing them to vote without leaving home.
Points of divergence
- The CIC of Russia approved the ballot text for the federal electoral district for the State Duma elections of the ninth convocation. — riamo
- Governor Andrey Vorobiev stated that electronic voting allows voters to discuss their choice with family during meals, contributing to high turnout and legitimacy. — riamo
- 1,500 of the candidates were nominated by political parties, and 141 were self-nominated. — kommersant
- President Vladimir Putin met with Ella Pamfilova on August 5, during which she reported that the CIC is taking unprecedented security measures for the elections. — kommersant
Coverage (2 sources)
- More than 1,600 SVO participants nominated for elections — РИАМО
- Pamfilova: more than 1,600 participants of the SMO were nominated for elections at all levels — Коммерсантъ