2022 Saratov Oblast gubernatorial election

The 2022 Saratov Oblast gubernatorial election took place on 9–11 September 2022, on common election day. Acting Governor Roman Busargin was elected to a full term.[1]

2022 Saratov Oblast gubernatorial election
9–11 September 2022
Turnout53.71%
 
Nominee Roman Busargin Olga Alimova Artem Chebotarev
Party United Russia CPRF SR-ZP
Popular vote 716,974 140,198 56,606
Percentage 72.55% 14.19% 5.73%
 
Rodina
Nominee Dmitry Pyanykh Aleksandr Vantsov
Party LDPR Rodina
Popular vote 44,617 20,756
Percentage 4.52% 2.10%
Governor before election

Roman Busargin (acting)
United Russia

 Governor

Roman Busargin
United Russia

Background

Valery Radaev served as Governor of Saratov Oblast since 2012, when he was confirmed in the position by Saratov Oblast Duma. Governor Radaev won his second term in 2017 election with 74.63% of the vote.[2] In October 2021 during a dispute with Saratov Oblast Duma member Nikolai Bondarenko, Radaev made a comment that he wouldn't seek re-election in 2022.[3] Despite Radaev's comments and other rumours about his potential departure, the governor had a powerful ally in State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin, which strengthened his position.[4] However, on 10 May 2022 Valery Radaev asked to resign along with four other governors, Chairman of the Government of Saratov Oblast Roman Busargin was appointed acting Governor of Saratov Oblast.[5] After his appointment, Busargin didn't resign from his previous position, instead combining the offices of Governor and Prime Minister of Saratov Oblast.[6]

Due to the start of Russian special military operation in Ukraine in February 2022 and subsequent economic sanctions, the cancellation and postponement of direct gubernatorial elections was proposed.[7] The measure was even supported by A Just Russia leader Sergey Mironov.[8] Eventually, on 10 June Saratov Oblast Duma called the gubernatorial election for 11 September 2022.[9]

Candidates

Only political parties can nominate candidates for gubernatorial election in Saratov Oblast, self-nomination is not possible. However, candidates are not obliged to be members of the nominating party. Candidate for Governor of Saratov Oblast should be a Russian citizen and at least 30 years old. Each candidate in order to be registered is required to collect at least 6% of signatures of members and heads of municipalities (191–200 signatures).[10] Also, gubernatorial candidates present three candidacies to the Federation Council and election winner later appoints one of the presented candidates.

Registered

Failed to qualify
  • Igor Kalganov (PVR), businessman[16]

Eliminated at convention

Declined

Candidates for Federation Council

Incumbent Senator Sergey Arenin was not renominated.

Results
Summary of the 9–11 September 2022 Saratov Oblast gubernatorial election results
Candidate Party Votes %
Roman Busargin (incumbent) United Russia 716,974 72.55
Olga Alimova Communist Party 140,198 14.19
Artem Chebotarev A Just Russia — For Truth 56,606 5.73
Dmitry Pyanykh Liberal Democratic Party 44,617 4.52
Aleksandr Vantsov Rodina 20,756 2.10
Valid votes 979,151 99.08
Blank ballots 9,033 0.91
Total 988,194 100.00
Turnout 988,194 53.71
Registered voters 1,839,804 100.00
Source: [22]

Former Ambassador to China Andrey Denisov (Independent) was appointed to the Federation Council, replacing incumbent Senator Sergey Arenin (Independent).[23]

See also

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