Russian parties maintain their individuality in public policy, try to increase their political and organizational potential, actively compete in the struggle for votes. Such data originates from the report of the Foundation for Democracy Studies. NOM. Foundation experts reviewed the completed registration phase for EDG-2023 and talked about the main trends of the election campaign.
It was noted that the results of the registration show that there will be a serious struggle for parliamentary and deputyship in the elections to be held.
The report therefore records the overwhelming majority of candidates nominated due to the increase in the quality of party work. According to the results of the pre-registration as of August 17, 74,000 candidates were registered – more than 63,000 parties and more than 10,000 self-nominated candidates. Since registration decisions are still being made in new subjects of the Russian Federation, the number of registered candidates will increase even more.
At the same time, the registration rejection rate for all 2023 campaigns is extremely low across the country. It does not exceed 1.5% of the number of candidates.
In addition, there is high competition at every stage of the elections. Representatives of 20 of the 23 political parties that nominated candidates entered the elections at all levels. At the same time, the activities of the parties and their willingness to participate in the elections on a large scale are confirmed at the registration stage.
In addition, fund experts point out that the election system is open, clear and smooth.
“The electoral commissions at the registration stage have been charitable, faultless and faultless, and have themselves protected parties and candidates from them, providing opportunities for corrections when duly permitted. The exception was Khakassia, where Russia’s CEC was essentially forced to take over the functions of the republican commission and restore justice and order,” the message says.
Recall that on the Single Election Day, September 10, 2023, more than 4,000 election campaigns will be held in the 85 constituent units of the Russian Federation. According to Russia’s Central Election Commission, more than 65 million voters will be able to participate in the elections. More than 33,000 elective positions and deputies will be filled during the elections.
This year, election campaigns will be held at various levels, including by-elections for deputies of the State Duma of the Russian Federation (voting will be held in 4 districts on 4 issues); Elections of top officials of the 21 constituent entities of the Russian Federation; Elections of deputies of the legislative bodies of the 20 constituent entities of the Russian Federation; elections for the head of the administrative center – in 1 region of the country; as well as elections for deputies of representative bodies of the administrative centers of the 16 constituent entities of the Russian Federation.