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Putin's Party Keeps Strong Control After Russian Election
The party backing Vladimir Putin has won a huge majority in parliament, though voters living outside of Russia felt very differently.
A digital graphic showing the Russian flag and parliamentary ballot boxes.
By John Doe
Reporting from Russia 
Sept. 22, 2026, 8:08 a.m. - 2 hours ago
Vladimir Putin’s political party has secured a supermajority in Russia’s latest parliamentary election. This means they won enough seats to easily pass almost any law they want.
Official results show the party took 355 seats in the legislature. A small party that spoke out against the war managed to get a tiny foothold in one region, but they remain a very small group compared to the victors.
While the party kept a firm grip on power, they did not win over everyone. Data shows that Russian citizens living in other countries voted against Putin's party by a wide margin. This highlights a clear divide between Russians at home and those living abroad.
One notable result of this election is the rise of military presence in the government. The Guardian reports that 49 veterans of the war in Ukraine have been elected to serve in parliament.
Now, people are looking ahead to see what happens next. The big question for many is how the government will change or grow stronger now that this election is finished. CNN and other experts are watching closely to see how this result will affect Russia’s path forward in the coming months.
Source: Al Jazeera
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