Pronóstico: Russia Parliamentary Election Winner

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Market context

Parliamentary elections for Russia’s State Duma are set for 18–20 September 2026, marking the first vote since the war in Ukraine began. The ruling party, United Russia, is widely expected to retain its constitutional majority, a outcome reflected in the market’s 95% YES probability for its victory. Historically, United Russia has dominated Duma elections since 2003, securing 326 seats in 2021 despite a slight drop from 343, while opposition parties like the Communist Party (KPRF) and LDPR have consistently trailed with 57 and 23 seats respectively [1]. Even as wartime support for United Russia has dipped from 40% in 2022 to around 34% recently, no rival party has approached the threshold needed to challenge its lead [8].

Traders should monitor final candidate lists and regional turnout directives, as Kremlin-ordered regions are instructed to secure high turnout and a United Russia majority [8]. The Central Election Commission has confirmed a three-day voting window, a norm since the pandemic, with formal dates expected shortly [6]. Recent polls from VTsIOM and FOM show United Russia leading with 42.7–52.1%, while New People has overtaken KPRF for second place with 12–15.1% support [5][8]. The key uncertainty lies not in the winner but in which party finishes second, with New People, LDPR, and KPRF competing closely [8]. Any significant shift in war-related candidate performance or regional compliance could alter the second-place outcome, though United Russia’s dominance remains structurally entrenched.

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Methodology

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Resolution & payout

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