Kremlin to Assess Deputies via "Lighthouse System" Evaluation
It looks like we're diving into the nitty-gritty of Russian politics, specifically the upcoming State Duma elections in 2026. Regional authorities have been asked to assess their current deputies based on performance and categorize them into one of three groups: green, yellow, or red. This evaluation is part of the process to form lists for the new State Duma convocation.
The criteria used to evaluate the deputies vary: legislative activity, personal agendas, respect among colleagues, and even participation in certain programs and operations (such as "Leaders of Russia" and the "Time of Heroes" program). Deputies are also evaluated at the United Russia faction level, with an emphasis on their support base in their respective territories.
In addition to categories, regions are expected to provide other details about the deputies, such as their age and public status. They must also propose potential replacements for the current deputies and characterize these candidates accordingly.
Apparently, the Kremlin has set goals for vice-governors regarding turnout and election results for United Russia in the upcoming elections. According to sources, the turnout should reach at least 55%, and United Russia's party list result should hit a minimum of 55%. These indicators are intended to exceed the results of the 2021 State Duma elections.
Vladimir Putin, during the United Russia congress in December 2024, emphasized that. "having authority" isn't enough, and direct communication with the people is crucial for professional independence. This criterion is to be taken into account when deciding on re-nomination to representative bodies of power.
It's important to note that recent changes in legislation have expanded remote voting capabilities, adjusted polling stations in contentious regions, and considered mechanisms that might influence candidate selection. Furthermore, there's a proposed bill that allows stateless persons to serve in the military, linking state service to political participation.
Moreover, educational reforms aim to align university admissions with labor market demands, which could indirectly shape future political candidate pools.
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- The evaluation of regional deputies involves indicators such as legislative activity, personal agendas, and participation in certain programs, and is carried out at the United Russia faction level, with an emphasis on their support base in their respective territories.
- Deputies are also expected to provide details about their age and public status, propose potential replacements, and characterize these candidates accordingly, citing policy-and-legislation and performance as key indicators.
- According to sources, the Kremlin has set goals for vice-governors regarding turnout and election results for United Russia in the upcoming 2026 State Duma elections, with a minimum turnout of 55% and a minimum party list result of 55%.
- Further indicators include direct communication with the people, which Vladimir Putin emphasized as crucial for professional independence, and adherence to new laws that expanded remote voting capabilities and adjusted polling stations in contentious regions. Novosti reports that there is also a proposed bill that allows stateless persons to serve in the military, linking state service to political participation.
