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Barred Opposition Leaves Kremlin-Controlled Duma Vote in 2026

By Drooid · Sep 15, 2026, 10:46 AM UTC · How we work

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Russia conducts tightly-controlled State Duma elections from Sept 18 to Sept 20, 2026.
Only United Russia and other Kremlin-aligned parties appear on the ballot.
The anti-war Yabloko party is barred, leaving voters without genuine opposition.
Voting also occurs in Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine despite the ongoing conflict.
Analysts say the vote measures public support for the war effort.

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Russia conducts tightly-controlled State Duma elections from Sept 18 to Sept 20, 2026.
Only United Russia and other Kremlin-aligned parties appear on the ballot.
The anti-war Yabloko party is barred, leaving voters without genuine opposition.
Voting also occurs in Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine despite the ongoing conflict.
Analysts say the vote measures public support for the war effort.