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2018 Khakassia Head Election
The 2018 Khakas head election took place on 9 September 2018 in the Russian republic of Khakassia, after which opposition candidate Valentin Konovalov emerged victorious, although failing to reach the 50% threshold. The runoff was held on 11 November, which he also won. For the first time in Russia since 1997, other candidates did not participate in the runoff, leading to a rarely used “in favour” and “against” choice. First round campaign At the 9 September 2018 proceedings, Communist candidate Valentin Konovalov received 44% of the vote, and the incumbent Head of Republic Viktor Zimin, nominated by the United Russia, received 32% of the vote. On 21 September Viktor Zimin withdrew his candidacy. The election process dictated that law the third placed candidate, Andrey Filyagin, nominated by A Just Russia, should be included but he also withdrew his candidacy on 2 October. Alexander Myakhar, from the Party of Growth, refused to participate in the election. The with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valentin Konovalov (vskhakasia
Valentin Olegovich Konovalov (russian: Валенти́н Оле́гович Конова́лов; born November 30, 1987) is a Russian politician who has served as the Head of the Republic of Khakassia, Head of Khakassia since 2018. He was a local politician before assuming the office. A member of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation, Communist Party, he was supported by the right-wing Liberal Democratic Party of Russia, LDPR in his 2018 Khakas head election, successful bid to unseat the incumbent head Viktor Zimin (politician), Viktor Zimin of the ruling United Russia party, highlighting a rise in 2017–2018 Russian protests, anti-establishment sentiment in the country during the period. Coordinated efforts to prevent him from winning the Two-round system, second round garnered national attention, with a similar situation occurring during his successful for re-election 2023 Khakassia head election, in 2023. Konovalov has described tackling Corruption in Russia, corrupt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Party Of Growth
Party of Growth (russian: Партия Роста, Partiya Rosta, ) is a liberal-conservative political party in Russia with representatives in several local legislatures. Created in March 2016 on the basis of the Right Cause party, the party's main policy stances are liberal free market economy, democracy and protecting the rights of the middle class. The party has been led by Boris Titov since its founding. The party is a member of the pro-Putin All-Russia People's Front. History Creation Right Cause was founded in November 2008 as a merger of three parties: Union of Right Forces (SPS), Civilian Power and Democratic Party of Russia. SPS and Civilian Power were both regarded as liberal parties, supporting free market reforms, protection of private property and a decentralized federal government. The Democratic Party also supported liberal values, but its programme was more conservative and nationalistic. By 2008, the three parties were all in a state of decline. While SPS h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2018 Russian Gubernatorial Elections
2018 Gubernatorial elections in Russia were held in 26 federal subjects of Russia. 22 federal subjects had direct elections and 4 federal subjects had indirect elections of governors. The main election day was held on 9 September. In addition, the second round was held in four regions: in two regions it was held on 26 September, in one region on 11 November. In Primorsky Krai, the second round was held on 16 September, but its results were declared invalid, in connection with which new elections will be held on 16 December. In addition, the election of the Governor of the Nenets Autonomous Okrug was held on 1 October. List Direct elections Indirect elections References {{2018 elections in Russia gubernatorial 2018 File:2018 Events Collage.png, From top left, clockwise: The 2018 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in PyeongChang, South Korea; Protests erupt following the Assassination of Jamal Khashoggi; March for Our Lives protests take place across the United ... g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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