# Russia’s election commission says State Duma vote faces numerous threats and attacks

https://mins.news/en/item/59278

- TASS, 2026-09-15 13:03 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2187927

> Central Election Commission Chair Ella Pamfilova says threats to the electoral system and its infrastructure are increasing as State Duma elections approach. They include threats against election commission members, attacks on information systems and shelling of commission premises. Early voting is under way in 46 regions, while officials say they prepared for many risks in advance.

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