September 5, 2024

A weekly review of news and analysis of elections in Eurasia, usually posted on Thursdays and occasionally updated throughout the week.

Shavlo Lake in Russia’s Altai Republic in Siberia, where Putin’s United Russia has faced political pushback. Photo credit: Wikimedia/Николай Соколов (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Upcoming Eurasia Elections

Russia, Regional and Gubernatorial Elections in Some Regions (including Saint Petersburg): September 8, 2024

Ivor Bennett, Sky News (September 6, 2024): Putin opponents condemn Russia regional elections as farce

Moscow Times (September 6, 2024): The Roadmap to Russia’s 2024 Regional Elections

Kazakhstan Referendum on Nuclear Power Plant: October 6, 2024

Catherine Putz, The Diplomat (September 4, 2024): Kazakhstan Sets Date for Nuclear Power Plant Referendum

Moldova Presidential Election and Referendum on Joining the EU: October 20, 2024

Andy Heil, RFE/RL (September 1, 2024): Moldova ‘Confident’ Of Democratic Vote Despite Warnings

EU Today (September 1, 2024): Pro-Moscow Presidential Hopeful Barred from Moldova’s Election for a Second Time

Georgia Parliamentary Elections: October 26, 2024

Washington Post Editorial Board (September 5, 2024): The final call for Georgia’s democracy

OC Media (September 5, 2024): Georgian police arrest UNM members of Tbilisi City Council

Past Eurasia Elections

Azerbaijan Snap Parliamentary Elections: September 1, 2024

Reuters (September 2, 2024): Azerbaijan’s ruling party retains parliamentary majority after snap vote

OSCE (September 2, 2024): Azerbaijan’s elections devoid of real competition amid diminishing respect for fundamental freedoms, but efficiently prepared: international observers

Elections On Deck