Russia CEC audits ballot uniqueness at 2,669 polling stations

Russia's Central Election Commission has begun verifying that no voter received ballots more than once at 2,669 polling stations during the September 20, 2026 Unified Voting Day, covering 1,945 voters. The audit is a routine post-election integrity check, but its scope and timing may signal concerns about electoral fraud. The outcome could affect the legitimacy of regional election results.

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