Ella Pamfilova, head of Russia's Central Election Commission (CEC)… (голосование · избирательный · памфилов)
Ella Pamfilova, head of Russia's Central Election Commission (CEC), stated that voting outside polling stations during the 2026 elections in regions under martial law will be organized flexibly while maintaining all legal guarantees and procedures. Special measures such as secure ballot packages and special voter registration protocols will be used.
Consensus
- Voting outside polling stations is planned for the 2026 elections in regions under martial law.
- The organization of voting outside buildings will be flexible, taking into account current conditions.
- All legal guarantees and procedures will remain fully intact during off-site voting.
- Special voter registration procedures and secure ballot packages (safe-packets) will be used.
- Local election commissions will determine the timing, routes, and operational order in coordination with law enforcement agencies and regional authorities.
- The 2026 elections are scheduled for three days: September 18–20.
- Elections will include the selection of 450 members of the State Duma, as well as regional legislative assemblies and city councils in 10 administrative centers.
Points of divergence
- Online voting may be used in more than 30 regions during the 2026 elections; the CEC is expected to approve 33 subjects for remote electronic voting, with implementation aligned with regional and societal preparation. — vedomosti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Pamfilova spoke about organizing voting outside of rooms — Коммерсантъ
- Election Commission: Voting outside premises in EDG-2026 will not simplify procedures — Ведомости