Kadyrov wins Chechnya leadership with 99.85% vote

The Central Election Commission (ЦИК) announced Ramzan Kadyrov's victory in the Chechen presidential election with a record result of 99.85%. According to ЦИК data following the processing of 100% of the protocols, Ramzan Kadyrov received a record 99.85% of the votes.

Consensus

Ramsan Kadyrov was re-elected as head of Chechnya with 99,85% of the vote.
The official voter turnout in Chechnya was over 95%.
Adequate results were reported for the United Russia party in Chechen parliamentary elections.
Adam Delimkhanov was elected as a deputy to the State Duma from Chechnya with 95.21% of the vote.
The Central Election Commission of Russia confirmed the results after processing 100% of ballots.
The election period took place from September 18 to 20.
Kadyrov's result is described as a record for him, surpassing his previous 99.7% in 2021.
Candidates from other parties, including Ismail Denilkhaynov (SR) and Khalid Nakayev (CPRF), received 0.05% each.
The election results were reported by multiple sources including TASS, RIA Novosti, and the Central Election Commission.

Points of divergence

Only 16 out of 49 interviewed voters in Chechnya participated in the elections, all of whom were state employees, security personnel, or students, indicating mandatory and controlled participation. — novaya_eu
The number of registered voters reported by the Chechen election commission (878,202) differs by nearly 4,000 from the figure published on the Chechen election website on July 1. — novaya_eu
The number of voters who participated in the presidential election in Chechnya was 831,946, and the turnout was 95.19%. — vedomosti
The number of voters who participated in Chechnya's elections was 831,691, according to the Chechen election commission. — novaya_eu
The Chechen election commission reported 878,202 registered voters, but this number contradicts the data published on the official website on July 1. — novaya_eu
Ramsan Kadyrov reportedly suffered a severe health crisis in May 2025, including pancreatic necrosis, and has been largely confined to the clinic 'Aimed' in Grozny.' — tg_moscowtimes_ru
Kadyrov had previously announced plans to discuss his resignation with President Putin, but was told to continue serving. — tg_moscowtimes_ru

Coverage (20 sources)

Clear signal, and the Chechens catch it — Новая газета Европа
Kadyrov promised to repay the trust of the Chechens — Ведомости
Chechnya became the leader in turnout for State Duma elections – according to official data, more than 95% of voters came to polling stations in the region... — Кавказ.Реалии
U Kadirov record, in Belgorod region — the most modest result. How the gubernatorial elections ended — 7х7 — Горизонтальная Россия
Election Commission declares Kadyrov victory in Chechen presidential election with record result of 99.85% — The Moscow Times
Kadyrov won Chechen Republic head elections, securing record 99.85% of votes — РИАМО
Kadyrov wins Chechen elections with 99.85% of votes after processing 100% of protocols. Details on how direct elections of regional heads proceed... — РИА Новости (Telegram)
Ramzan Kadyrov, according to official data, received 99.85% of the votes in the election for the head of Chechnya. This was announced by the Central... — Радио Свобода
Governor elections: Kadyrov scores record 99.85% of votes, most modest result for acting head of Belgorod region — BBC News Русская служба
Ramzan Kadyrov, according to official data, received 99.85% of the votes in the election for the head of Chechnya. This was announced by the Central... — Кавказ.Реалии
Ramzan Kadyrov received 99.85% of votes in Chechnya presidential election — ЭХО / Новости
Ramzan Kadyrov wins Chechen presidential election with 99.85% of votes — 100% of protocols processed. — Baza
Kadyrov counted 99.85% of votes — Фонтанка
Kadyrov won Chechen presidential election, securing 99.85% — Вести
Kadyrov won Chechen presidential election with record result. According to the Central Election Commission, he received 99.85% of the votes — Meduza
Kadyrov gets 99.85% on Chechnya head election after processing 100% ballots — Интерфакс
Kadyrov wins in Chechnya with 99.85% of votes — Ведомости
Kadyrov gathers 99.85 percent of votes in Chechnya presidential election — Вечерняя Москва
Kadyrov wins Chechen regional elections with 99.85% of votes after processing 100% of protocols. — РИА Новости (Telegram)
Kadyrov leads with 99.85% in Chechnya head election after processing 99.63% of protocols, according to CEC data. Subscribe... — ТАСС (Telegram)

Kadyrov wins Chechnya leadership with 99.85% vote

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