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Ramzan Kadyrov wins 99.85% in Chechnya’s leadership election
Ramzan Kadyrov won 99.85% of the vote in the election for head of the Chechen Republic. After 100% of the protocols were processed, his rivals each received 0.05% of the vote.
Ramzan Kadyrov received 99.85% of the vote in the election for head of the Chechen Republic, held from September 18 to 20. Election authorities’ data show that 100% of the protocols have been processed.
More than 830,000 people voted for Kadyrov.
According to the published data, Ramzan Kadyrov received 830,690 votes. Voter turnout was 95.19%.
Rivals each received 0.05%
Ismail Denilkhanov and Khalid Nakaev also took part in the election. Denilkhanov received 451 votes, while Nakaev received 437. Each received about 0.05% of the vote.
Kadyrov received 99.73% in 2021.
In the previous election for head of Chechnya, held in 2021, Kadyrov received 99.73% of the vote. The current result of 99.85% is therefore slightly higher than the previous election result.
He has led Chechnya since 2007.
Ramzan Kadyrov has led Chechnya since 2007. His political influence grew significantly after the death of his father, Akhmat Kadyrov, in a 2004 explosion in Grozny.
Kadyrov is considered one of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s closest regional allies and actively supports Russia’s actions in Ukraine. Chechen units have taken part in combat operations since 2022.
Chechnya’s electoral processes have faced criticism.
Elections and the political situation in Chechnya have been criticized in previous years by international observers and human rights organizations. The region’s authorities have also faced accusations of human rights violations. Chechen authorities reject such accusations.
The official procedure will end after the results are approved.
After all protocols were processed, Kadyrov had received 99.85% of the vote. The results will receive their final legal status after the procedures required by electoral legislation are completed.
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