Candidate for governor of Sverdlovsk region abstains from participating in the election event
## Stanislav Naumov Withdraws from Sverdlovsk Oblast Gubernatorial Race
Stanislav Naumov, the LDPR candidate for the 2025 Sverdlovsk Oblast gubernatorial election, has officially withdrawn his candidacy. In a statement made on his Telegram channel, Naumov cited internal party decisions and strategic considerations as the reasons for his withdrawal.
To participate in the gubernatorial election, candidates must collect signatures from 7.9% of municipal deputies or heads of municipal districts. However, Naumov failed to pass the municipal filter in Sverdlovsk Oblast, likely contributing to his decision to step down.
While specific reasons have not been extensively detailed in public statements, typical causes in such contexts often include party strategy shifts, negotiations with other parties or candidates, and personal or political considerations.
### Major Party Candidates for the 2025 Sverdlovsk Oblast Gubernatorial Election
As of the most recent updates, the major party candidates for the election are:
1. Yevgeny Kuyvashev (United Russia) - Incumbent governor seeking re-election and generally seen as the frontrunner given the ruling party’s strong regional influence. 2. Candidates from the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (KPRF) - Traditionally nominate a strong contender, often focusing on social and economic issues in the region. 3. Candidates from A Just Russia — For Truth - This party typically fields a candidate with a social-democratic platform. 4. Candidates from New People - A newer political party gaining traction, often representing youthful and reformist agendas.
Additional candidates include Denis Pasler, nominated by United Russia; Dinmukhamet Sadikhov, nominated by Civil Initiative; Andrei Kuznetsov, nominated by Fair Russia - For Truth; and Alexander Ivachev, nominated by the Communist Party of the Russian Federation. All candidates are running for the gubernatorial election, scheduled to take place from September 12 to 14, 2025.
### Summary
Stanislav Naumov’s withdrawal from the Sverdlovsk Oblast gubernatorial race can be attributed to internal party decisions or negotiations. Yevgeny Kuyvashev (United Russia) remains the key candidate, with opposition parties fielding candidates who focus on regional development, social welfare, and administrative reforms. The election will take place from September 12 to 14, 2025.
Policy-and-legislation discussions are likely to occur regarding the upcoming 2025 Sverdlovsk Oblast gubernatorial election, with the general news focusing on the major party candidates and their agendas. The withdrawal of Stanislav Naumov, a candidate for the LDPR, from the race is indicative of the political considerations at play.
