United Russia won 349 of 450 seats in Russia’s new State Duma. Parliament will include 46 war participants.

Ella Pamfilova, head of the Central Election Commission, announced the results of Russia's State Duma elections held between September 18 and 20. United Russia emerged victorious with 349 out of 450 seats. The Communist Party (KPRF) came in second place with 37 seats, followed by the LDPR with 23 seats, New People with 19 seats, A Just Russia with 17 seats, and Rodina with one seat. Additionally, four independent candidates secured seats in the lower house of Russia's parliament.

Among the winners were 46 war participants, of which 41 were from United Russia. Pamfilova stated that service members were the most active and interested voters, understanding the reasons behind their fight. The election turnout was reported at 59.8%, with over 67.4 million people casting their votes.

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