LDPR Considering Putting Forward a Fresh Contender for the Round of Elections in the Sverdlovsk Region's Governor's Post
In the upcoming gubernatorial elections scheduled for September 12-14, 2025, five candidates are set to compete for the governorship of Sverdlovsk Oblast. The vacancy was created following the early resignation of Governor Evgeny Kuivashev.
The five contenders include Denis Pasler, nominated by United Russia, Alexander Ivachev, nominated by the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (CPRF), Andrey Kuznetsov, nominated by Fair Russia - For Truth, Dinamudin Sadikhov, nominated by Civil Initiative, and Rant Kraev, nominated by New People.
The political landscape has seen some changes, with Stanislav Naumov, the initial LDPR candidate, withdrawing from the race due to his inability to pass the municipal filter. As of now, the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR) is expected to nominate Alexander Kaptyug as their candidate for the gubernatorial elections, due to political necessity.
The "Civil Initiative" party, despite not being parliamentary, is unlikely to make a significant impact in the gubernatorial elections. The party, known for its focus on civil activism, has nominated journalist Dinamudin Sadikhov for the position.
From a long-term political planning perspective, exiting a hopeless campaign early allows for entering a new one with a fresh political narrative. This strategy seems to have been adopted by Alexander Ivachev, who was anticipated to engage in a political rivalry with Naumov for second place, but this did not materialize due to Naumov's withdrawal.
The cost of holding early gubernatorial elections in the Sverdlovsk region will amount to 800 million rubles, 200 million rubles more than the previous elections. The cost per voter is estimated at 181 rubles.
The political science department at Ural Federal University and the Expert Club of Yekaterinburg were consulted about the upcoming elections and potential surprises. Anatoly Gagarin, head of the Political Science Department at Ural Federal University, provided insights into the electoral dynamics and the possible outcomes.
The referendum for the gubernatorial elections in Sverdlovsk Oblast is proceeding as scheduled, with no unexpected disruptions. The candidates are not expected to make sudden moves; they understand they need to participate and prepare for the next election cycle in 2024.
Stanislav Naumov may participate in the next State Duma election from the LDPR in the single-member constituency of Sverdlovsk and Chelyabinsk Oblast. The exact details of his future political plans are yet to be announced.
The gubernatorial elections in Sverdlovsk Oblast are shaping up to be a significant event in Russian politics, with a diverse field of candidates vying for the position. The outcome of the elections will have far-reaching implications for the region and the nation as a whole.
- The upcoming gubernatorial elections in Sverdlovsk Oblast, scheduled for September 12-14, 2025, are set to encompass policy-and-legislation discussions, being a significant news event in the realm of politics.
- As policy-and-legislation decisions are at the heart of the gubernatorial elections, the five contenders - Denis Pasler, Alexander Ivachev, Andrey Kuznetsov, Dinamudin Sadikhov, and Rant Kraev - will need to articulate their views on various aspects, making general-news coverage necessary.
