The Central Election Commission of the Russian Federation has shifted the date of its meeting to review the registration applications of presidential candidates. The session, originally scheduled for February 7, was rescheduled to February 8. This update was announced by the commission chair, Ella Pamfilova, and confirms the commission’s ongoing process to assess candidate registrations in the lead up to the Russian presidential election cycle. [CEC statement]
Officials emphasized that the postponement does not affect the overall legal timeline. They noted that the deadlines established by law still permit the commission to complete the necessary checks and render decisions within the permissible window. The extension is presented as a procedural step to ensure thorough review across all registered hopefuls, rather than a shift in election dates. [CEC statement]
In addition to Boris Nadezhdin representing Civil Initiative, the commission will also discuss the registration status of Sergei Malinkovich, associated with the party Communists of Russia. The discussions are part of the broader assessment of candidacies ahead of the election date. [CEC statement]
On February 6, Boris Nadezhdin sent a letter to Ella Pamfilova requesting a further postponement of the registration discussion until February 10. The candidate argued that delaying the review would allow more time to examine signatures and prepare objections, thereby strengthening the integrity of the process. The commission has indicated that it will consider these requests within the framework of the existing legal timetable. [Nadezhdin communications]
The Russian presidential elections are scheduled to occur later in the spring, with dates currently set between mid-March and the middle of the month. The commission continues to monitor the registration activities to ensure all candidates meet constitutional and legal requirements before the final list is established. [CEC framework]
Earlier, there were notes that the commission would verify the sufficiency of signatures collected by Nadezhdin, among others, as part of the standard qualification checks. The outcome of these verifications will influence the final decision on eligibility, as observed in prior cycles where signature validity and compliance received careful scrutiny. [Electoral procedures notes]