The head of the commission said that this year, despite all the difficulties, two major election campaigns were held: for the election of the President of the Russian Federation in March and a single day of voting in September. Both votes were held with high participation.
“There was a time when, even on the eve of the presidential elections, they argued and argued: “Why hold elections in such a situation? There is a reason for the authorities to abandon this now, it will be easier to work,” Pamfilova shared. However, there was demand for elections, especially in those regions where the situation is more difficult, she said. “People want to have a very responsible government , predictable and understandable at all levels,” says the president of the Central Electoral Commission.
“This is also very important for authorities at any level: to rely on the people, their trust and support,” Vladimir Putin responded.
According to Pamfilova, both the presidential and regional elections were “as successful as possible.” “In many ways, this is the result of more coordinated actions than ever between all participants in the process and all departments. We interact very well and quickly with law enforcement, legislative bodies, government and regional authorities. contributed greatly to the success,” said the head of the Central Election Commission.
Recall that voting in the presidential elections of the Russian Federation was held from March 15 to 17, 2024. Four candidates competed for the main position, Vladimir Putin won in the first round with a result of 87.28% and a turnout record of 77.49%.
On the second Sunday of September, elections were held in 83 regions. In 21 of them the governors were elected by direct vote, in 13 the deputies of the regional parliaments and in three districts by-elections of the deputies of the State Duma were held. More than 27 million voters participated in the vote, representing 47% of the total number of citizens who had the right to actively vote in the territories affected in these elections.
