United Russia strengthens control in wartime parliamentary election
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United Russia Party, Vladimir Putin
Russia and Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories
September 18-20, 2026
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United Russia secured over three-fourths of State Duma seats in the first wartime election. Voting included illegally annexed Ukrainian regions, denounced by Kyiv. Turnout exceeded 59%, with electronic voting widely used. Massive drone attacks occurred during the election, with 3 deaths reported in the Moscow region.
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