LDPR nominates Slutsky and registers campaign teams under Russian election rules

The Central Election Commission of Russia announced that four authorized representatives from the LDPR party were approved to back Leonid Slutsky as a presidential candidate, a decision the commission said was taken during a formal meeting. This marks a clear step in the party’s campaign structure, outlining how Slutsky’s candidacy would be supported through dedicated party representatives and formal offices. The party listed Eleonora Kavshar, Natalya Koroleva, Dmitry Novikov and Dmitry Shatunov as its authorized delegates to oversee campaign coordination, fundraising, and public messaging across federal districts. The move aligns with the standard practice in Russian electoral procedures where party structures appoint field organizers to ensure logistical and operational continuity throughout the campaign cycle. According to the commission, Elena Strokova and Boris Chernyshov were also registered as Slutsky’s authorized representatives specifically for financial matters, signaling a parallel track of oversight to manage campaign finances, compliance, and reporting obligations as required by election law. It was further noted that the Ministry approved Slutsky’s initiative to open a dedicated election account to fund campaign activities and related expenses, a step designed to enhance transparency and separate personal finances from campaign operations. In commentary, Slutsky, a political scientist, suggested that his position in the race might see him finishing in second place, a candid assessment that reflects the challenging dynamics of a crowded field and varying public expectations in national contests. In related developments, the Central Election Commission subsequently registered Authorized representatives from another political party, New People, appointing Vladislav Davankov as a presidential candidate, underscoring the broad participation across parties in shaping the field of contenders. It is widely acknowledged that presidential elections in Russia demand careful organizational preparation and careful compliance with electoral regulations, and the ongoing registration of party representatives is a key element of this process. The Kremlin administration has historically emphasized that parties are free to select candidates to compete for the presidency, with the electoral commission playing a central role in validating nominations and ensuring competitive fairness across the federation.