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Over 4,400 Candidates Registered for Russian Duma Elections Ahead of 2026 Vote

RUAugust 19, 2026 at 09:30 AM1 min read102 views
رئيسة اللجنة المركزية للانتخابات الروسية إيلا بامفيلوفا خلال مؤتمر صحفي
رئيسة اللجنة المركزية للانتخابات الروسية إيلا بامفيلوفا خلال مؤتمر صحفي
Ella Pamfilova, head of the Russian Central Election Commission, announced the registration of over 4,400 candidates for the State Duma elections, signaling a broad political contest months before the official voting date.
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