Northern constituency (Dagestan)
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The Northern constituency (No.10[a]) is a Russian legislative constituency in Dagestan. The constituency covers northern Dagestan, mostly populated by Kumyks, Nogais and Russians. The present day Northern constituency was created in 2015 from most parts of former Makhachkala constituency and small territory of former Buynaksk constituency.
Federal subjectRepublic of Dagestan
DistrictsBabayurtovsky, Khasavyurtovsky, Kizilyurt, Kizilyurtovsky, Kizlyar, Kizlyarsky, Kumtorkalinsky, Makhachkala (Kirovsky, Sovetsky), Nogaysky, Tarumovsky, Yuzhno-Sukhokumsk
Voters513,028 (2021)[1]
| Northern single-member constituency | |
|---|---|
Russian State Duma | |
 Constituency boundaries from 2016 to 2026 | |
| Deputy | |
| Federal subject | Republic of Dagestan |
| Districts | Babayurtovsky, Khasavyurtovsky, Kizilyurt, Kizilyurtovsky, Kizlyar, Kizlyarsky, Kumtorkalinsky, Makhachkala (Kirovsky, Sovetsky), Nogaysky, Tarumovsky, Yuzhno-Sukhokumsk |
| Voters | 513,028 (2021)[1] |
The constituency has been represented since 2021 by United Russia deputy Abdulkhakim Gadzhiyev, Police Major General and Rosgvardiya officer, who won the open seat, succeeding two-term United Russia incumbent Umakhan Umakhanov.
Boundaries
1993–2003 Makhachkala constituency: Babayurtovsky District, Karabudakhkentsky District, Kaspiysk, Kazbekovsky District, Khasavyurt, Khasavyurtovsky District, Kizilyurt, Kizilyurtovsky District, Kizlyar, Kizlyarsky District, Kumtorkalinsky District, Makhachkala, Nogaysky District, Novolaksky District, Tarumovsky District, Yuzhno-Sukhokumsk[2][3]
The constituency covered northern half of Dagestan, including the republican capital of Makhachkala and towns of Kaspiysk, Khasavyurt, Kizilyurt, Kizlyar and Yuzhno-Sukhokumsk.
2003–2007 Makhachkala constituency: Babayurtovsky District, Kaspiysk, Kizilyurt, Kizilyurtovsky District, Kizlyar, Kizlyarsky District, Makhachkala, Nogaysky District, Tarumovsky District, Yuzhno-Sukhokumsk[4]
The constituency was significantly altered after the 2003 redistricting, retaining Northern Dagestan, Makhachkala, Kizilyurt and small stretches to connect the three areas. The constituency lost Khasavyurt, Kazbekovsky, Khasavyurtovsky, Kumtorkalinsky and Novolaksky districts to Buynaksk constituency, and Karabudakhkentsky District to new Derbent constituency.
2016–2026: Babayurtovsky District, Khasavyurtovsky District, Kizilyurt, Kizilyurtovsky District, Kizlyar, Kizlyarsky District, Kumtorkalinsky District, Makhachkala (Kirovsky, Sovetsky), Nogaysky District, Tarumovsky District, Yuzhno-Sukhokumsk[5]
The constituency was re-created for the 2016 election and received a new name "Northern constituency". This seat retained almost all of its former territory, losing only Kaspiysk and Leninsky city district of Makhachkala to Central constituency. The constituency gained Khasavyurtovsky and Kumtorkalinsky from the former Buynaksk constituency.
Since 2026 Makhachkala constituency: Babayurtovsky District, Kaspiysk, Kizilyurt, Kizilyurtovsky District, Kizlyar, Kizlyarsky District, Kumtorkalinsky District, Makhachkala, Nogaysky District, Tarumovsky District, Yuzhno-Sukhokumsk[6]
After the 2025 redistricting the constituency took its old name "Makhachkala constituency" and regained Leninsky district of Makhachkala and Kaspiysk from the former Central constituency. The constituency shedded Khasavyurtovsky District to neighbouring Buynaksk constituency.
Members elected
| Election | Member | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Magomed Tolboyev | Independent | |
| 1995 | Gamid Gamidov[b] | Independent | |
| 1996 | Nadirshakh Khachilayev | Union of Muslims | |
| 1999 | Gadzhi Makhachev | Independent | |
| 2003 | People's Party | ||
| 2007 | Proportional representation - no election by constituency | ||
| 2011 | |||
| 2016 | Umakhan Umakhanov | United Russia | |
| 2021 | Abdulkhakim Gadzhiyev | United Russia | |
Election results
1993
Declared candidates
- Dadash Gadzhiyev (Independent), Chairman of the Kumtorkalinsky District Committee on Economy and State Property
- Magomed Gamzatov (Independent), Head of Makhachkala Kirovsky City District
- Israfil Israfilov (Independent), lawyer
- Anvarbek Kadiyev (Civic Union), businessman
- Magomagazi Kamilov (Independent), rector of San Marino International Institute of Business Management and Law
- Anatoly Kravtsov (Independent), Head of Kizlyar Department of People's Education
- Kubasay Kubasayev (YaBL), Deputy Head of the State Committee on Antimonopoly Policy Regional Office
- Yury Kulchik (Independent), State Committee of Russia on Federation and Nationalities staffer
- Gadzhi Makhachev (PRES), Member of Supreme Council of Dagestan (1991–present), oil executive
- Umalat Nasrutdinov (APR), former First Secretary of the CPSU Leninsky District Committee (1989–1991), kolkhoz chairman
- Sergey Reshulsky (CPRF), former People's Deputy of Russia (1990–1993)
- Magomed Tolboyev (Independent), LII test pilot, retired Russian Air Force major general, Hero of Russia (1992)
- Ilyas Umakhanov (Independent), former Head of the Central Committee of the Komsomol International Department (1989–1991)
- Azim Yarakhmedov (Independent), advisor to the Embassy of Russia to Azerbaijan (1993–present)
- Murad Zagirshiyev (Independent), former People's Deputy of Russia (1990–1993)
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magomed Tolboyev | Independent | 78,275 | 26.48% | |
| Ilyas Umakhanov | Independent | – | 15.57% | |
| Dadash Gadzhiyev | Independent | – | – | |
| Magomed Gamzatov | Independent | – | – | |
| Israfil Israfilov | Independent | – | – | |
| Anvarbek Kadiyev | Civic Union | – | – | |
| Magomagazi Kamilov | Independent | – | – | |
| Anatoly Kravtsov | Independent | – | – | |
| Kubasay Kubasayev | Yavlinsky–Boldyrev–Lukin | – | – | |
| Yury Kulchik | Independent | – | – | |
| Gadzhi Makhachev | Party of Russian Unity and Accord | – | – | |
| Umalat Nasrutdinov | Agrarian Party | – | – | |
| Sergey Reshulsky | Communist Party | – | – | |
| Azim Yarakhmedov | Independent | – | – | |
| Murad Zargishiyev | Independent | – | – | |
| Total | 295,552 | 100% | ||
| Source: | [7] | |||
1995
Results by district
- Gamidov: 30–40% 40–50%
- Tolboyev: 10–20% 20–30% 40–50%
- Aliyev: 30–40% 40–50% 60–70%
- Makhachev: 50–60% 60–70%
- Ilyasov: 30–40% 60–70%
- Atavov: 20–30% 40–50%
- Spoilt ballots: 30–40%
Declared candidates
- Bagadur Abasov (Independent), Chairman of the Khasavyurtovsky District Assembly of Deputies (1994–present)
- Atay Aliyev (SMR), Member of People's Assembly of the Republic of Dagestan (1995–present), businessman
- Azim Asvarov (AAR), attorney
- Magomed Atavov (Independent), nonprofit president
- Dalgat Dzhanakavov (CPRF), first secretary of the Khasavyurt city party committee
- Bilal Dzhakhbarov (Independent), Central Bank of Russia regional office official
- Isagadzhi Gadzhiyev (Independent), trading businessman
- Gamid Gamidov (Independent), Member of State Duma (1994–present)
- Nurmagomed Gazimagomedov (Independent), political activist
- Akhmedkhan Guseynov (LDPR), wrestling coach
- Magomed Guseynov (Independent), kolkhoz driver
- Stanislav Ilyasov (Independent), RAO UES executive
- Asya Ismailova (Women of Russia), aide to State Duma member
- Magomed Khalilov (Independent), Mayor of Kaspiysk (1970–present)
- German Kirilenko (Independent), Russian Army major general
- Gadzhi Magomedov (Independent), physician
- Gadzhi Makhachev (Independent), Member of People's Assembly of the Republic of Dagestan (1995–present), oil executive, 1993 candidate for this seat
- Magomed Nuruchev (Independent), nonprofit chairman
- Magomed Sutayev (DVR–OD), banker
- Magomed Tolboyev (Independent), incumbent Member of State Duma (1994–present)
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gamid Gamidov | Independent | 83,987 | 22.68% | |
| Magomed Tolboyev (incumbent) | Independent | 51,614 | 13.94% | |
| Atay Aliyev | Union of Muslims | 48,655 | 13.14% | |
| Gadzhi Makhachev | Independent | 28,457 | 7.68% | |
| Stanislav Ilyasov | Independent | 27,947 | 7.55% | |
| Magomed Atavov | Independent | 23,660 | 6.39% | |
| Dalgat Dzhanakavov | Communist Party | 17,776 | 4.80% | |
| Isagadzhi Gadzhiyev | Independent | 9,906 | 2.67% | |
| Magomed Guseynov | Independent | 8,501 | 2.30% | |
| German Kirilenko | Independent | 7,502 | 2.03% | |
| Asya Ismailova | Women of Russia | 3,257 | 0.88% | |
| Azim Asvarov | Russian Lawyers' Association | 1,996 | 0.54% | |
| Magomed Sutayev | Democratic Choice of Russia – United Democrats | 1,983 | 0.54% | |
| Gadzhi Magomedov | Independent | 1,741 | 0.47% | |
| Nurmagomed Gazimagomedov | Independent | 1,492 | 0.40% | |
| Akhmedkhan Guseynov | Liberal Democratic Party | 950 | 0.26% | |
| against all | 5,768 | 1.56% | ||
| Total | 370,358 | 100% | ||
| Source: | [8] | |||
1996
Declared candidates
- Alikber Abdulgamidov (Independent), journalist
- Omar Begov (Independent), former Member of State Duma (1994–1995)
- Magomed Dzhanbuyev (Independent), Member of People's Assembly of the Republic of Dagestan (1995–present), businessman
- Khapisat Gamzatova (Independent), Minister of Information and Press of Dagestan (1992–present), former Deputy Premier of Dagestan (1984–1992)
- Magomedkhan Gamzatkhanov (Independent), mixed martial artist, wrestler
- Nadirshakh Khachilayev (Independent), chairman of the Union of Muslims of Russia (1996–present)
- Omar Tupaliyev (Independent), militsiya colonel
Withdrawn candidates
- Gasan Gasanov (Independent), attorney
- Ramazan Khiziyev (Independent)
- Gereykhan Palchayev (Independent), filmmaker, journalist
- Saygidpasha Umakhanov (Independent), Sberbank branch manager in Khasavyurt
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nadirshakh Khachilayev | Independent | 72,641 | 26.73% | |
| Khapisat Gamzatova | Independent | 47,764 | 17.58% | |
| Magomedkhan Gamzatkhanov | Independent | 43,108 | 15.87% | |
| Omar Begov | Independent | 42,570 | 15.67% | |
| Alikber Abdulgamidov | Independent | 27,531 | 10.13% | |
| Magomed Dzhanbuyev | Independent | 18,310 | 6.74% | |
| Omar Tupaliyev | Independent | 17,861 | 6.57% | |
| against all | 1,932 | 0.71% | ||
| Total | 271,717 | 100% | ||
| Source: | [9][10][11][12] | |||
1999
Declared candidates
- Khaybula Abdulgapurov (DN), Gamzat Tsadasa Avar Music and Drama Theatre chief director
- Gadzhi Makhachev (Independent), Member of People's Assembly of the Republic of Dagestan (1995–present), Rosneft executive, 1993 and 1995 candidate for this seat
- Ruslan Suleymanov (SPS), attorney
Withdrawn candidates
- Ziyavdin Adzhiyev (Independent), businessman
- Sakhratula Amirilayev (Independent), businessman
- Abdulgapur Gasanov (Independent)
- Sergey Ulyanenko (Independent)
Did not file
- Patimat Gadzhiyeva (Independent)
Declined
- Nadirshakh Khachilayev (Independent), incumbent Member of State Duma (1996–present), chairman of the Union of Muslims of Russia (1996–present) (arrested in October 1999)
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gadzhi Makhachev | Independent | 277,696 | 62.39% | |
| Ruslan Suleymanov | Union of Right Forces | 40,437 | 9.09% | |
| Khaybula Abdulgapurov | Spiritual Heritage | 31,708 | 7.12% | |
| against all | 65,661 | 14.75% | ||
| Total | 445,087 | 100% | ||
| Source: | [13] | |||
2003
Declared candidates
- Shamil Amirilayev (Independent), Rosneft executive
- Gadzhi Makhachev (NPRF), incumbent Member of State Duma (2000–present)
Withdrawn candidates
- Magomedkamil Zaynalov (ORP Rus'), unemployed
Did not file
- Gaydarbek Amirkhanov (Independent), physician
- Magomed Amirkhanov (Independent), businessman
- Andrey Boykov (Independent), geothermal scientist
- Ruslan Medzhidov (Independent), physicist
- Tatyana Morozova (NPSRF), businesswoman
- Raziyat Nurmagomedova (Independent), methodologist
- Nellya Radzhabova (IPR), veterans' rights activist
- Zagal Somoyev (Independent), commandant
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gadzhi Makhachev (incumbent) | People's Party | 251,983 | 67.16% | |
| Shamil Amirilayev | Independent | 51,930 | 13.84% | |
| against all | 57,456 | 15.31% | ||
| Total | 375,340 | 100% | ||
| Source: | [14] | |||
2016
Declared candidates
- Murzadin Avezov (CPRF), Member of People's Assembly of the Republic of Dagestan (2007–present)
- Kamil Davdiyev (A Just Russia), Member of People's Assembly of the Republic of Dagestan (2007–present)
- Dzhafar Dzhafarov (LDPR), judo sports school director
- Muslim Dzhamalutdinov (The Greens), attorney
- Dzhamal Kasumov (Independent), Member of People's Assembly of the Republic of Dagestan (2011–present), RZD executive
- Ruslan Magomedov (PARNAS), IT specialist
- Oleg Melnikov (Independent), anti-human trafficking activist
- Umakhan Umakhanov (United Russia), Member of State Duma (2011–present)
- Zalimkhan Valiyev (Independent), unemployed
Withdrawn candidates
Did not file
- Gabib Abdullatipov (CPCR), perennial candidate
- Magomed Magomedov (Yabloko), former Deputy Head of Tsuntinsky District
- Magomed Malikov (Independent), Deputy Minister of Youth of Dagestan (2016–present)
- Bariyat Murzayeva (Independent), engineer
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umakhan Umakhanov | United Russia | 305,228 | 67.50% | |
| Dzhamal Kasumov | Independent | 64,166 | 14.19% | |
| Zalimkhan Valiyev | Independent | 34,806 | 7.70% | |
| Murzadin Avezov | Communist Party | 19,390 | 4.29% | |
| Kamil Davdiyev | A Just Russia | 8,598 | 1.90% | |
| Oleg Melnikov | Independent | 6,185 | 1.37% | |
| Dzhafar Dzhafarov | Liberal Democratic Party | 5,241 | 1.16% | |
| Muslim Dzhamalutdinov | The Greens | 3,242 | 0.72% | |
| Ruslan Magomedov | People's Freedom Party | 3,026 | 0.67% | |
| Total | 452,219 | 100% | ||
| Source: | [15] | |||
2021
Declared candidates
- Murzadin Avezov (CPRF), Member of People's Assembly of the Republic of Dagestan (2007–present), 2016 candidate for this seat
- Abdulkhakim Gadzhiyev (United Russia), Deputy Commander of the Rosgvardiya North Caucasus District (2016–present), Russian Police major general
- Vagid Devletkhanov (Yabloko), Member of Shikhikent Assembly of Deputies (2020–present)
- Irina Dibirova (The Greens), homemaker
- Shakhnavaz Guseynov (LDPR), construction executive
- Murat Payzulayev (SR–ZP), Member of People's Assembly of the Republic of Dagestan (2011–present)
- Kurban Ramazanov (RPPSS), education centre head
- Vladimir Telikhov (Rodina), community activist, United Russia primary candidate
- Rashid Yanikov (New People), businessman
Failed to qualify
- Magomedshamil Shabanov (Independent), attorney
Declined
- Adam Amirilayev (United Russia), former Member of State Duma (2007–2012)[16] (lost the primary)
- Umakhan Umakhanov (United Russia), incumbent Member of State Duma (2011–present)
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdulkhakim Gadzhiyev | United Russia | 369,167 | 84.87% | |
| Murzadin Avezov | Communist Party | 25,136 | 5.78% | |
| Murat Payzulayev | A Just Russia — For Truth | 15,139 | 3.48% | |
| Shakhnavaz Guseynov | Liberal Democratic Party | 7,927 | 1.82% | |
| Vladimir Telikhov | Rodina | 3,848 | 0.88% | |
| Rashid Yanikov | New People | 3,214 | 0.74% | |
| Irina Dibirova | The Greens | 2,648 | 0.61% | |
| Vagid Devletkhanov | Yabloko | 2,351 | 0.54% | |
| Kurban Ramazanov | Party of Pensioners | 2,286 | 0.53% | |
| Total | 434,971 | 100% | ||
| Source: | [17] | |||
2026
Declared candidates
- Murzadin Avezov (CPRF), Member of People's Assembly of the Republic of Dagestan (2007–present), aide to State Duma member, 2016 and 2021 candidate for this seat
- Vagid Devletkhanov (Yabloko), former Member of Shikhikent Assembly of Deputies (2020–2025), 2021 candidate for this seat
- Payzula Dzhavatkhanov (New People), Member of Kaspiysk Assembly of Deputies (2025–present), businessman
- Daniyal Gadzhiyev (LDPR), former journalist
- Nazhmudin Magomedeminov (The Greens), construction materials senior lecturer
- Murat Payzulayev (A Just Russia), Member of People's Assembly of the Republic of Dagestan (2011–present), 2021 candidate for this seat
- Magomed Valikhov (Independent), Deputy Minister of Health of Dagestan (2026–present)
Withdrawn candidates
- Enver Nabiyev (United Russia), Russian Army guards major, Hero of Russia (2022) (withdrew August 27, 2026, running on the party list)
Did not file
- Akhmed Shamsudinov (Independent), nonprofit president
Declined
- Gadzhi Biyarslanov (United Russia), Member of People's Assembly of the Republic of Dagestan (2021–present), construction businessman (lost the primary)
- Abdulkhakim Gadzhiyev (United Russia), incumbent Member of State Duma (2021–present) (lost the primary)
- Biysultan Khamzaev (United Russia), Member of State Duma (2021–present) (lost the primary)
- Tabir Malikov (United Russia), acting Head of Buynaksky District (2025–present) (lost the primary)
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murzadin Avezov | Communist Party | |||
| Vagid Devletkhanov | Yabloko | |||
| Payzula Dzhavatkhanov | New People | |||
| Daniyal Gadzhiyev | Liberal Democratic Party | |||
| Nazhmudin Magomedeminov | The Greens | |||
| Murat Payzulayev | A Just Russia | |||
| Magomed Valikhov | Independent | |||
| Total | 100% | |||
| Source: | ||||