Russia’s 2024 presidential election: timelines, voting formats, and candidate overview

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The Kremlin has indicated that timely updates will be provided about the voting plans for the Russian presidential election. According to reports from RIA News, the administration’s spokesperson clarified that announcements will be issued as decisions are made and information becomes available.

Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov affirmed the commitment to keeping the public informed in a timely fashion, emphasizing transparency in the process as the election approaches.

In 2024, Russian presidential elections are scheduled to take place over a three-day period from the 15th to the 17th of March. The voting framework will include both remote electronic voting options and the traditional polling stations, with the intent to provide accessibility across multiple regions.

Four candidates have been officially registered by the Central Election Commission to compete for the presidency: Leonid Slutsky, Nikolai Kharitonov, Vladislav Davankov, and Vladimir Putin. The registration signals a formal party- and constituency-backed contest within the electoral landscape.

Officials note that Putin maintains a demanding travel schedule surrounding the election, with plans continuing after the voting concludes. The schedule reflects ongoing engagement on national and international matters even as the electoral process proceeds.

Former officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have commented on the procedures governing foreign participants and agents within the election framework, outlining compliance requirements and the governance of foreign involvement to ensure the integrity of the process.

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