Russian State Duma Election (September 20, 2026): Official voter turnout per Central Election Commission above 60.0% (confirmed by CEC Russia or TASS by September 21, 2026)
Pending
✦ AI-generated prediction
Published on 18. September 2026
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Predicted for 21. September 2026
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Based on: Statistical Pattern
In the 2021 Duma election, official turnout was 51.72% (three voting days). In the 2024 presidential election, the Central Election Commission reported 77.4% — a figure significantly inflated under wartime conditions. The 2026 Duma election runs again over three days (September 18–20) during the ongoing war, with political pressure on state employees and mobilized participation. Forecasts point to an officially supported turnout of between 57% and 72%. Probability of the official figure exceeding the 60% threshold estimated at approximately 62% — significantly above the 2021 level, but more moderate than the 2024 presidential election. No Polymarket data available for this specific event.
Data basis for this prediction
- Russische Duma-Wahl 2021: offizielle Beteiligung 51,72 % (Zentralwahlkommission Russland, 20.09.2021)
- Russische Präsidentenwahl 2024: offizielle Beteiligung 77,4 % (TASS / CEC Russia, März 2024)
- Wikipedia: Opinion polling for 2026 Russian legislative election (abgerufen 18.09.2026)
- The Moscow Times: Russia election overview — three-day wartime voting (Juli 2026)
Verdict: Pending
This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.
🏛️ Politics
✦ AI
The 2023 Berlin re-run election achieved only 63.0% turnout; 2016 registered 66.9%. The 2021 figure of 75.7% was exceptional as it coincided with the Bundestagswahl. For 2026 — a standalone election — the relevant benchmarks are 2023 and 2016. Multiple parties (FDP, BSW) are fighting close to the 5% threshold, which historically drives additional voter mobilisation. A threshold of 66.5% implies a slight uptick vs 2016 and a clear rebound from 2023. No direct prediction market available. Own calibration: 58%.
🏛️ Politics
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All recent polls for the MV state election put the CDU at 6–7%: Infratest dimap (7–9 Sep): 7%, FG Wahlen (7–10 Sep): 7%, INSA (1–8 Sep): 7%. The 9.0% threshold sits well above the entire polling band, offering a ~2pp buffer. No outlier poll suggests a CDU result above 8%. Threshold is conservatively set to account for polling error.
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The race is an unprecedented head-to-head duel: INSA (September 16, 2026) shows AfD at 37%, SPD at 35% — AfD ahead. Forschungsgruppe Wahlen/ZDF (Sept 14–17) shows SPD at 37%, AfD at 36% — SPD marginally ahead. In the weighted average, both are essentially tied, with slightly more recent data points favoring AfD. No Polymarket anchor available. This prediction is distinct from the open 'AfD >35%' prediction: AfD could become the strongest party even at 33–34% if SPD falls below. Counterargument: Minister-President Schwesig (SPD) has a strong incumbency bonus; SPD last-minute mobilization historically strong in MV.