Russia's Ruling Party Wins Parliamentary Election

Russia held elections for its lower house of parliament, the State Duma, in late September 2026. Exit polls showed the ruling United Russia party receiving about 49 to 53 percent of the vote. Turnout was reported at 57 percent. President Vladimir Putin voted online, and voting also took place in areas of Ukraine that Russia occupies, where the military was present at polling stations.

Election officials said more than 104,000 Russians abroad cast ballots. Dmitry Medvedev, a senior Russian official, said turnout was strong despite what he called efforts by enemies to interfere. The results keep United Russia in control of the Duma.