The application period for voters in Russia who wish to vote electronically or change their polling location during the 2026 Unified Election Day ends at 11:59 p.m. on September 14.
Requests to vote remotely and to be added to the voter list under the “Mobile Voter” program can be submitted through the online public services platform.
Electronic voting planned in 32 regions
Remote electronic voting is planned in 32 Russian regions, while a separate platform will be used in Moscow. Under the arrangement, more than 48 million voters are expected to be able to vote remotely.
State Duma elections on the calendar
Polling stations will also be set up for elections to the State Duma in 2026. Direct elections for senior regional officials are also planned in at least eight regions.
More than 2,200 election campaigns at various levels are expected to be held across the country. The process is expected to renew 20,700 legislative seats and elected positions.
Russian President Vladimir Putin described the upcoming elections for deputies of the ninth State Duma as the country’s most important domestic political event.