Up to 11 parties to appear on federal ballot in Russian parliamentary elections — official

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Russia plans to have up to 11 political parties appear on the federal ballot in the upcoming parliamentary elections. The Central Election Commission mandates that parties hold congresses to nominate candidates by July 11, 2026.

Central Election Commission Chairperson Ella Pamfilova pointed out that political parties were required to hold congresses to nominate their candidates no later than July 11, 2026