Putin said that the most competent candidates will win the State Duma elections
Quick Look
- Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the most competent candidates who are ready to defend the country from threats will win the elections to the State Duma.
- He noted that the elections will be held on schedule from September 18 to 20, despite the special military operation, and called on citizens to make a responsible decision by exercising their constitutional right.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
Elections to the State Duma of the ninth convocation are scheduled for the period from September 18 to 20, 2026. They are carried out under the conditions of a special military operation (SVO), which Russia has been conducting on the territory of Ukraine since February 2022.
The most competent candidates who are ready to defend the country from any threats will win the elections to the State Duma of Russia. This was stated by the country's President Vladimir Putin during an address to Russians published on the Kremlin website.
As the president noted earlier, elections to the State Duma are an important stage for strengthening the country’s stability.
How will elections to the State Duma be held in the conditions of the Northern Military District?
The large-scale election campaign in Russia is taking place under the conditions of a special military operation (SVO), the president noted. He assured that elections of deputies and heads of a number of regions will be held on time and in strict accordance with the law.
The head of state expressed confidence that soldiers and officers in the military district zone will take part in the parliamentary elections.
“I am confident that our soldiers and officers who are now engaged in difficult combat work will take an active part in the voting,” the president said.
Putin added that victory is brought closer by those who work honestly for the Motherland.
What else did the president say to Russians about the State Duma elections?
Putin called on Russians to make a responsible decision when voting in the State Duma elections. The President asked the country's citizens to exercise their constitutional right so that the results would confirm the maturity and resilience of Russian society.
The head of state recalled that the voice of every voter matters, and the choice of the country’s citizens directly determines who will represent the interests of the people in the federal parliament, in the regions, and at the local level.
Elections of deputies to the State Duma of the ninth convocation will be held from September 18 to 20. Russians will vote for one of ten parties represented on the ballot. This can be done at a polling station, remotely or at home. A total of 450 deputies will be elected - 225 in federal districts and 225 in single-member districts.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Elections to the State Duma will be held as scheduled from September 18 to 20, 2026, without postponement or cancellation.
Very likely · Within weeks
Soldiers and officers participating in the SVO will take an active part in voting in the State Duma elections.
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- Which parties will be represented on the ballot?
- How will voting security be ensured in border regions?
- What is the expected participation of soldiers and officers of the Northern Military District zone in the elections?
