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Politics

United Russia wins most seats in Russian Parliamentary election

Communist party comes second

36% certain
lead market 36%next 23%1 venuesettles Sun 20 Sept6 markets behind this

United Russia won the most seats in the Russian Parliamentary election, with the Communist Party of the Russian Federation coming in second. The election saw United Russia gain the most seats, while the Communist Party of the Russian Federation secured the second spot.

The Communist Party of the Russian Federation came in second with a significant margin, beating other parties such as the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia and New People.

United Russia's seat count in the next Russian Duma election was not more than in the 2021 election, according to the results.

The Liberal Democratic Party of Russia potentially came in third, although the margin was close with New People also in contention.

The exact number of seats won by United Russia was not certain, but it was likely between 325 and 339 seats.

Analysis

United Russia's dominance in the election suggests that the party Will continue to hold significant power in the Russian government.

The Communist Party of the Russian Federation's second-Place finish indicates that the party remains a major force in Russian politics.

The OSCE's limited presence in the election may have affected the outcome, although the exact impact is unclear.

The results of the election Will likely have significant consequences For the country's future, including the potential For changes in government policy and the balance of power in the Russian Duma.

What this was built from

Each claim above traces to a market below, at the price it was trading when this edition went to press.

Which party will gain most seats in Russian Parliamentary Election?: United Russia (ER), 70% settles Wednesday, 30 September 2026 · polymarket · see the market
Russia Parliamentary Election Winner: United Russia (ER), 96% settles Wednesday, 30 September 2026 · polymarket · see the market
Will United Russia get more seats in the next Russian Duma election than the one in 2021?: did not happen, 60% settles Monday, 21 September 2026 · manifold · see the market
Russia Parliamentary Election: 2nd Place: Communist Party of the Russian Federation (KPRF), 88% settles Sunday, 20 September 2026 · polymarket · see the market
United Russia seats in the next Russian legislative election?: 325–339, 36% settles Sunday, 20 September 2026 · polymarket · see the market
Russia Parliamentary Election: 3rd Place: Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR), 48% settles Sunday, 20 September 2026 · polymarket · see the market
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