Russia’s State Duma elections set for September 20, 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree setting September 20, 2026, as the date for elections to the State Duma, the lower house of Russia’s parliament, marking the start of the ninth session.
Dozens of other races at various levels of government are also scheduled across Russian regions on the same day.
The upcoming parliamentary elections will be the first since the start of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine.
On June 15, Central Election Commission Chair Ella Pamfilova said that internet disruptions could occur during the fall elections in Russia. She urged people “not to complain,” stressing that any restrictions would be linked to security concerns.
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