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Elections news — September 19, 2026

Publications tagged with Elections published on September 19, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

10 publications

  1. PoliticsElectionsPeaceInvestigation

    Election Commission Members Removed After Ballot Stuffing Incident in Mari El

    Three members of the precinct election commission in Medvedevsky District, Republic of Mari El were removed from their duties following an incident of ballot stuffing at a polling station. The territorial election commission confirmed the incident and transferred all materials to the Investigative Committee and MVD for further legal action.
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    Romania Condemns Russian Elections in Occupied Ukrainian Territories

    Romania's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned the elections held by Russia in the occupied territories of Ukraine and Transnistria, stating that these actions violate international law and the sovereignty of these regions. The Romanian government has expressed its unwavering support for the territorial integrity of both Ukraine and Moldova.
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  5. WorldRegulatorsElectionsConstitutionMiddle East

    Montenegro's EU Integration: Key Obligations Discussed

    The European Union (EU) delegation in Montenegro emphasized the importance of fulfilling key obligations in the rule of law, including the establishment of the Central Election Commission (CIK), completing the election of members of the Judicial Council, and adopting the second package of constitutional amendments related to immunity and integrity checks of high officials. The delegation welcomed the recent adoption of constitutional amendments and encouraged pro-European political forces to continue supporting European reforms despite their differences. Representatives of the government and opposition met at the EU delegation to discuss draft constitutional amendments regarding the introduction of mandatory prior verification of integrity for candidates and members of the government, but no concrete agreements were made.
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  7. PoliticsElectionsTransitionMiddle East

    Russia's State Duma Elections Proceed Smoothly Despite Provocations

    All polling stations in Russia opened on time and without major incidents during the State Duma elections. Voting began smoothly, with only minor issues reported. Ella Pamfilova, head of the Central Election Commission, noted that fraudulent Telegram channels were spreading false information about voting. Over 1,200 international observers and 12,500 journalists are accredited to monitor the elections. Early voting in border regions and hard-to-reach areas saw high participation. Drone activity near polling stations was reported in some areas.
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    Russia's Duma Elections Underway Amidst Censorship and Apathy

    Voting for Russia's Duma elections began today and will continue until Sunday. The elections are taking place amidst widespread apathy and reports of censorship, with many Russians expressing fear of a potential mobilization announcement post-elections. The Kremlin is relying on patriotism to secure votes in occupied Ukrainian territories, where voting is also underway despite difficulties in finding candidates and citizens' indifference.
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  9. WorldElectionsProtestMiddle East

    DUSU Elections: Security Tightened, Over 2,000 Personnel Deployed

    Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections took place on Friday amidst tight security arrangements. Over 2,000 police and paramilitary personnel were deployed across North and South campuses. Voting was held in two shifts for the posts of President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Joint Secretary. Security measures included drone surveillance, barricades, and restricted vehicular movement. The counting of votes began on Saturday morning.
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