Putin-backed Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov wins reelection with a record 99.85% of the vote
Ramzan Kadyrov won 99.85% of the vote in the election for head of Chechnya, with all precincts counted, according to Central Election Commission data cited by TASS.
Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov secured a record-breaking 99.85% of the vote in the gubernatorial election, according to Central Election Commission data reported by TASS. He achieved this staggering margin in all precincts, with official results showing a 0.05% vote share for his two opponents, Ismail Denilkhanov and Khalid Nakaev.
This marks Kadyrov's third consecutive election with such a dominant victory. The election for head of Chechnya saw seven other regions also hold gubernatorial contests, and incumbent leaders there are also leading in their respective races, with vote shares ranging from 65.97% in Belgorod to 78.74% in Mordovia. The results, attributed to Kadyrov's strong support for his rule in Chechnya, reflect the ongoing political landscape in the region.
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