Early voting starts in 12 Russian regions for State Duma elections

Early voting for the State Duma elections began in 12 regions of Russia.

Consensus

Early voting for the State Duma elections has started in 12 Russian regions.
The early voting period is taking place in regions with military regimes and medium response levels.
Early voting can be conducted in four forms: in polling stations, at home, at public or suitable locations, and for groups in remote or inaccessible areas.
Portable ballot boxes are used for early voting.
Information about early voting locations, dates, and times is provided directly to voters by local election commissions.
Early voting information is not published in media or online.
The main State Duma elections will be held from September 18 to 20, 2026.
More than 2,200 elections of various levels and 20,700 mandates will be held on the same day in September 2026.
66% of Russians declare intent to participate in the State Duma elections.
18% of Russians say they will not participate in the elections.
13% of Russians have not yet decided whether to participate.
Public awareness of the elections has increased to 68%.

The Central Election Commission of Russia (ЦИК РФ) stated that early voting is conducted in regions with military regimes and medium reaction levels. — interfax
67% of respondents from the Fund for the Development of Civil Society (ФоРГО) said they are ready to participate in the elections. — kommersant
41% of respondents from the Fund for Public Opinion (ФОМ) said they will definitely vote, and 13% said they will probably vote. — vedomosti