United Russia was leading Russia’s parliamentary election and on course to secure a constitutional majority in the 450-seat State Duma, according to preliminary Central Election Commission results. With 93% of ballots counted, the party had 57.83% of the vote, up from 49.82% in 2021, and its candidates led in 208 of 225 single-member constituencies. The Communist Party received 13.81%, the LDPR 8.93% and New People 7.97%, while A Just Russia stood at 4.96%, below the 5% entry threshold. Turnout approached 57%, compared with 51.72% in 2021. The three-day election was Russia’s first parliamentary vote since 2022 and was held amid the ongoing conflict with Ukraine, including voting in Russian-controlled areas that Kyiv and some Western governments condemned. Earlier reporting had projected United Russia would win more than 75% of State Duma seats, while prediction markets indicated little expectation of the party finishing second or taking fewer than 280 seats.