2022 Vladimir Oblast gubernatorial election
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The 2022 Vladimir Oblast gubernatorial election took place on 9–11 September 2022, on common election day. Acting Governor Aleksandr Avdeyev was elected to a full term.[1]
Vladimir Sipyagin was unexpectedly elected Governor of Vladimir Oblast in September 2018, defeating one-term incumbent Svetlana Orlova by a margin of nearly 20 points in the run-off.[2] Sipyagin became the first LDPR governor in Vladimir Oblast's history. Due to Sipyagin's surprising win, he was considered a "fluke winner", his term as governor was marked by poor governance and constant attacks from other political forces.[3] Naturally, rumours were spread about Sigyagin's early resignation. In February 2021, Sipyagin was named a potential candidate for State Duma seat of Aleksandr Kurdyumov, who was appointed to the Central Electoral Commission,[4] however, the vacant seat was awarded to Yakutia politician Gavril Parakhin. However, Sipyagin was placed in LDPR's party list for the upcoming State Duma election, placing No. 5 in the federal list.[5] On 19 September 2021, Sipyagin was elected to the State Duma, and on 29 September he announced his resignation as Governor of Vladimir Oblast.[6] Several candidates were rumoured as his replacement, including State Duma member from Kaluga Aleksandr Avdeyev, Deputy Minister of Labour Olga Batalina,[7] Gazprom Mezhregiongaz general director Sergey Gustov, and Rosseti Centre general director Igor Makovsky.[8] On 4 October, Avdeyev was appointed acting Governor of Vladimir Oblast.[9]
Due to the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 and subsequent economic sanctions, the cancellation and postponement of direct gubernatorial elections was proposed.[10] The measure was even supported by A Just Russia leader Sergey Mironov.[11] Eventually, on 9 June the Legislative Assembly of Vladimir Oblast called the gubernatorial election for 11 September 2022.[12]
Candidates
Only political parties can nominate candidates for gubernatorial election in Vladimir Oblast, self-nomination is not possible. However, candidates are not obliged to be members of the nominating party. Candidate for Governor of Vladimir Oblast should be a Russian citizen and at least 30 years old. Each candidate in order to be registered is required to collect at least 8% of signatures of members and heads of municipalities (126 signatures).[13] Also, gubernatorial candidates present three candidacies to the Federation Council and election winner later appoints one of the presented candidates.
Registered
- Aleksandr Avdeyev (United Russia), acting Governor of Vladimir Oblast, former Member of State Duma (2016–2021)[14]
- Sergey Biryukov (SR-ZP), Member of Legislative Assembly of Vladimir Oblast, 2018 gubernatorial candidate[15]
- Sergey Kornishov (LDPR), Member of Legislative Assembly of Vladimir Oblast[16]
- Anton Sidorko (CPRF), Deputy Chairman of Legislative Assembly of Vladimir Oblast[17]
- Aleksandr Subbotin (Party of Growth), construction businessman, former Vladimir Oblast Commissioner for Entrepreneur's Rights (2012-2013)[18]
Eliminated at convention
- Dmitry Rozhkov (United Russia), Deputy Chairman of Legislative Assembly of Vladimir Oblast[19]
- Aleksey Rusakovsky (United Russia), Member of Legislative Assembly of Vladimir Oblast, general director of Vladimir Electric Motor Factory[20]
Declined
- Vadim Serebrov (CPRF), Member of Legislative Assembly of Vladimir Oblast, teacher[21]
- Larisa Yemelyanova (CPRF), Member of Legislative Assembly of Vladimir Oblast[22]
Candidates for Federation Council
- Aleksandr Avdeyev (United Russia):
- Yelena Fomina, Mayor of Kovrov
- Vladimir Kiselyov, Speaker of Legislative Assembly of Vladimir Oblast
- Andrey Shokhin, Mayor of Vladimir
- Sergey Biryukov (SR-ZP):
- Nikolay Amelin, former Member of Legislative Assembly of Vladimir Oblast (2009-2013)
- Andrey Marinin, Member of Legislative Assembly of Vladimir Oblast, chairman of A Just Russia regional office
- Natalya Pronina, Member of Legislative Assembly of Vladimir Oblast
- Sergey Kornishov (LDPR):
- Aleksandr Bugayev, deputy coordinator of LDPR regional office
- Kirill Minets, Member of Electoral Commission of Vladimir Oblast
- Aleksandr Pronyushkin, incumbent Senator
- Anton Sidorko (CPRF):
- Nikolay Povod, director of Grigoryevo middle school
- Albert Rusanen, former Member of Vladimir Council of People's Deputies
- Ivan Yakhayev, Member of Gus-Khrustalny Council of People's Deputies, businessman
- Aleksandr Subbotin (Party of Growth):
- Nikolay Kvashennikov, entrepreneur, former Member of Gorokhovetsky District Council of Deputies (2011-2015)
- Aleksey Mayorov, attorney
- Aleksey Panfilov, businessman, activist
