Pamfilova announced the appointment of men to the PEC for evacuation and prevention of provocations
In each precinct commission, on the initiative of the head of the Central Election Commission, a man is appointed responsible for evacuation and security
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The head of the Central Election Commission of the Russian Federation, Ella Pamfilova, said that in each precinct election commission for the 2026 elections, a man has been appointed responsible for evacuation, fire safety and the prevention of provocations.
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On a single voting day in 2026, elections of deputies to the State Duma of the ninth convocation and other campaigns will take place.
“For the first time, there was no such practice, we proceed from the situation that exists. In each precinct commission, on my initiative, a predominantly male member was appointed... a member of the commission responsible for evacuation from the polling station in case such a situation occurs, for fire safety and for preventing certain provocations, which we also expect,” Pamfilova said, giving a report on the readiness of the electoral system for the upcoming elections.
On a single voting day in 2026, elections of deputies to the State Duma of the ninth convocation will take place, as well as direct elections of senior officials in 8 regions of Russia. In total, more than 2.2 thousand campaigns of various levels are planned in the EDC 2026, it is expected to fill 20.7 thousand deputy mandates and elected positions. Voting will take place over three days - from September 18 to 20. Russian President Vladimir Putin previously called the upcoming elections of deputies to the State Duma of the ninth convocation the most important domestic political event in the country.
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Conducting elections of deputies of the State Duma of the ninth convocation from September 18 to 20, 2026
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Open Questions
- What specific provocations are expected at polling stations?
- How will responsibilities be distributed within the PEC?
