Voter turnout for State Duma elections reaches 23%
Voting in the State Duma deputy elections continues in Russia. According to the Central Election Commission, citizen participation increased noticeably by the evening of the first day of voting.
According to information on the CEC's online dashboard, as of 19:05, voter turnout across the country reached 23%. This is an important indicator that reflects the interest of Russians in the formation of the new parliament.
Polling stations are operating normally in all regions of the country. Authorities note that the voting process is proceeding without serious violations, and numerous observers are monitoring the course of the elections.
As a reminder, the State Duma elections are the key political event of the year. The composition of the legislative body, which will make important state decisions over the next five years, depends on the results of the vote.
Voting will continue for several more days, which gives every citizen the opportunity to choose a convenient time to visit a polling station. Final turnout data and preliminary results will be announced after all vote-counting procedures are completed.