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'''Moscow mayoral elections of 2013''' will be held on September 8, 2013 as part of [[Russian regional elections, 2013|regional Election Day]], which consist elections in [[Moscow Oblast Gubernatorial Election, 2013|Moscow Oblast]] and other [[Oblast]]s. Moscow is a [[Federal cities of Russia|city of federal importance]] and separate [[Federal subjects of Russia|federal subject]], according to the [[Constitution of Russia]]. The office of head (it equals to [[List of current heads of federal subjects of Russia|other Russian governors]]) of Moscow called ''[[Mayor of Moscow|Mayor of the city of Moscow]]''. |
'''Moscow mayoral elections of 2013''' will be held on September 8, 2013{{Citation needed|date=July 2013}} as part of [[Russian regional elections, 2013|regional Election Day]]{{Citation needed|date=July 2013}}, which consist elections in [[Moscow Oblast Gubernatorial Election, 2013|Moscow Oblast]] and other [[Oblast]]s{{Citation needed|date=July 2013}}. Moscow is a [[Federal cities of Russia|city of federal importance]] and separate [[Federal subjects of Russia|federal subject]], according to the [[Constitution of Russia]]{{Citation needed|date=July 2013}}. The office of head (it equals to [[List of current heads of federal subjects of Russia|other Russian governors]]) of Moscow called ''[[Mayor of Moscow|Mayor of the city of Moscow]]''{{Citation needed|date=July 2013}}. |
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Elections will be held after Mayor [[Sergey Sobyanin]] has announced his departure on June 4. The upcoming elections will mark the first time in 10 years that citizens of the [[federal cities of Russia|federal city]] of Moscow could choose their [[Mayor of Moscow|mayor]] by a [[popular vote]].<ref>{{cite web| url =http://www.presstv.ir/detail/2013/06/11/308448/moscow-mayor-resigns-sets-his-return/| title =Moscow mayor resigns, sets his return amid upcoming elections|work =[[Press TV]]| accessdate = June 29, 2013}}</ref> |
Elections will be held after Mayor [[Sergey Sobyanin]] has announced his departure on June 4{{Citation needed|date=July 2013}}. The upcoming elections will mark the first time in 10 years that citizens of the [[federal cities of Russia|federal city]] of Moscow could choose their [[Mayor of Moscow|mayor]] by a [[popular vote]].<ref>{{cite web| url =http://www.presstv.ir/detail/2013/06/11/308448/moscow-mayor-resigns-sets-his-return/| title =Moscow mayor resigns, sets his return amid upcoming elections|work =[[Press TV]]| accessdate = June 29, 2013}}</ref> |
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==Background== |
==Background== |
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Moscow mayor was elected since 1991 and until 2004 when the legislation was changed and moved the [[election system]] to [[indirect election|indirect]] one, in which [[State Duma|parliamentary political parties]] and the [[President of Russia]] nominates a candidate who must be approved by the [[Moscow City Duma]]. Following the [[2011–13 Russian protests]] which followed the [[Russian legislative election, 2011|2011 parliamentary election]], President [[Dmitry Medvedev]] offered to re-introduce the direct elections of the mayor, and corresponding legislation was approved by the Parliament.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rferl.org/content/russia_direct_election_regional_governors/24453264.html |title=Russia's Medvedev Proposes Direct Elections Of Governors|archiveurl=http://archive.is/xXpW |archivedate=9 September 2012 |deadurl=no}}</ref> On June 5, 2013 the incumbent [[Mayor of Moscow|Mayor]], Sergey Sobyanin who was nominated as Mayor in 2010, announced his resignation from the post. Russian law allows the mayor to resign and run again for the same office if the president gives his approval.<ref>{{cite web| url =http://www.themoscowtimes.com/opinion/article/sobyanins-early-election-stunt/481552.html#ixzz2XcvUrIrX| title =Sobyanin's Early Election Stunt |work =[[Moscow Times]]| accessdate = 29 June 2013}}</ref> A short time later, Sobyanin confirmed his intention to stand for election.<ref>{{cite web| url =http://en.rian.ru/russia/20130607/181553961/Moscow-City-Hall-Sets-Snap-Mayoral-Election-Date.html| title =Moscow City Hall Sets Snap Mayoral Election Date|work =[[RIA Novosti]]| accessdate = 29 June 2013}}</ref> |
Moscow mayor was elected since 1991 and until 2004 when the legislation was changed and moved the [[election system]] to [[indirect election|indirect]] one, in which [[State Duma|parliamentary political parties]] and the [[President of Russia]] nominates a candidate who must be approved by the [[Moscow City Duma]].{{Citation needed|date=July 2013}} Following the [[2011–13 Russian protests]] which followed the [[Russian legislative election, 2011|2011 parliamentary election]], President [[Dmitry Medvedev]] offered to re-introduce the direct elections of the mayor, and corresponding legislation was approved by the Parliament.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rferl.org/content/russia_direct_election_regional_governors/24453264.html |title=Russia's Medvedev Proposes Direct Elections Of Governors|archiveurl=http://archive.is/xXpW |archivedate=9 September 2012 |deadurl=no}}</ref> On June 5, 2013 the incumbent [[Mayor of Moscow|Mayor]], Sergey Sobyanin who was nominated as Mayor in 2010, announced his resignation from the post. Russian law allows the mayor to resign and run again for the same office if the president gives his approval.<ref>{{cite web| url =http://www.themoscowtimes.com/opinion/article/sobyanins-early-election-stunt/481552.html#ixzz2XcvUrIrX| title =Sobyanin's Early Election Stunt |work =[[Moscow Times]]| accessdate = 29 June 2013}}</ref> A short time later, Sobyanin confirmed his intention to stand for election.<ref>{{cite web| url =http://en.rian.ru/russia/20130607/181553961/Moscow-City-Hall-Sets-Snap-Mayoral-Election-Date.html| title =Moscow City Hall Sets Snap Mayoral Election Date|work =[[RIA Novosti]]| accessdate = 29 June 2013}}</ref> |
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==Regulations== |
==Regulations== |
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A candidate to the office must be [[Russian nationality law|citizen]] of the Russian Federation over the age of 30. Self-nomination of candidates for the post of Mayor of Moscow, and the collection of 70 000 signatures in support of the nomination shall be made within 30 days of the official publication of the decision to call the election.{{citation needed|date=June 2013}} Or alternatively these signatures are not needed for candidates from [[Political parties in Russia|registered political party]]. |
A candidate to the office must be [[Russian nationality law|citizen]] of the Russian Federation over the age of 30.{{Citation needed|date=July 2013}} Self-nomination of candidates for the post of Mayor of Moscow, and the collection of 70 000 signatures in support of the nomination shall be made within 30 days of the official publication of the decision to call the election.{{citation needed|date=June 2013}} Or alternatively these signatures are not needed for candidates from [[Political parties in Russia|registered political party]].{{Citation needed|date=July 2013}} |
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From each of the political party (electoral blocks were cancelled in early 2000s) <!-- what is an association? Describe the aspects of an association. --> may be nominated only one candidate for the post of Mayor. In this case, the candidate can not give consent to be nominated from several polling organizations. The candidate nominated by self-nomination can not give consent to be nominated in the same election electoral association.<!-- this sentence is incoherent : The candidate, who gives consent to be nominated by an electoral association, cannot in the same election advance through self-nomination. -->{{citation needed|date=June 2013}} |
From each of the political party (electoral blocks were cancelled in early 2000s{{Citation needed|date=July 2013}}) <!-- what is an association? Describe the aspects of an association. --> may be nominated only one candidate for the post of Mayor.{{Citation needed|date=July 2013}} In this case, the candidate can not give consent to be nominated from several polling organizations. The candidate nominated by self-nomination can not give consent to be nominated in the same election electoral association.<!-- this sentence is incoherent : The candidate, who gives consent to be nominated by an electoral association, cannot in the same election advance through self-nomination. -->{{citation needed|date=June 2013}} |
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A candidate for mayor of Moscow may have 100 agents. <!-- what is an agent? Describe. --> The maximum amount of a candidate's election fund shall not exceed 200 million rubles. In the second round of this amount may be increased by 10 percent.{{citation needed|date=June 2013}} |
A candidate for mayor of Moscow may have 100 agents.{{Citation needed|date=July 2013}} <!-- what is an agent? Describe. --> The maximum amount of a candidate's election fund shall not exceed 200 million rubles.{{Citation needed|date=July 2013}} In the second round of this amount may be increased by 10 percent.{{citation needed|date=June 2013}} |
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==Campaign== |
==Campaign== |
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In a vote held on June 6, 27 members of [[Moscow City Duma]] backed the proposed date, and only two voted against it.{{citation needed|date=June 2013}} |
In a vote held on June 6, 27 members of [[Moscow City Duma]] backed the proposed date, and only two voted against it.{{citation needed|date=June 2013}} |
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==Registered candidates== |
==Registered candidates== |
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Registration for the election was completed on July 17. |
Registration for the election was completed on July 17.{{Citation needed|date=July 2013}} |
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* [[Ivan Melnikov (politician)|Ivan Melnikov]], from the [[Communist Party of the Russian Federation]] |
* [[Ivan Melnikov (politician)|Ivan Melnikov]], from the [[Communist Party of the Russian Federation]]{{Citation needed|date=July 2013}} |
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* [[Nikolai Levichev]], current Chairman of [[A Just Russia]] Party |
* [[Nikolai Levichev]], current Chairman of [[A Just Russia]] Party |
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* [[Mikhail Degtyaryov]], [[Political party LDPR]] |
* [[Mikhail Degtyaryov]], [[Political party LDPR]]{{Citation needed|date=July 2013}} |
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* [[Sergey Sobyanin]], Independent, acting [[Mayor of Moscow]], one of the leaders of political party [[United Russia]], current member of bureau of the Supreme Council of the United Russia<ref>http://moscow.er.ru/persons/346/</ref>, current member of presidium of Regional Council of the United Russia in Moscow<ref>http://moscow.er.ru/persons/presidium/</ref> and the head (political council secretary) of the party’s Moscow branch from March 2011 to December 2012<ref>http://moscow.er.ru/persons/346/</ref><ref>http://www.mos.ru/en/press-center/news/index.php?id_4=23943&tag_4=885</ref> |
* [[Sergey Sobyanin]], Independent, acting [[Mayor of Moscow]], one of the leaders of political party [[United Russia]], current member of bureau of the Supreme Council of the United Russia<ref>http://moscow.er.ru/persons/346/</ref>, current member of presidium of Regional Council of the United Russia in Moscow<ref>http://moscow.er.ru/persons/presidium/</ref> and the head (political council secretary) of the party’s Moscow branch from March 2011 to December 2012<ref>http://moscow.er.ru/persons/346/</ref><ref>http://www.mos.ru/en/press-center/news/index.php?id_4=23943&tag_4=885</ref> |
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* [[Sergey Mitrokhin]], current Chairman of [[Yabloko]] Party and former Head of Yabloko's Moscow branch, [[Moscow City Duma]] member.<ref name="foxnews">{{cite news|url=http://www.foxnews.com/world/2013/07/17/navalny-moscow-mayoral-bid-accepted-ahead-verdict/|title=Navalny Moscow mayoral bid accepted ahead of verdict|last=Smolchenko|first=Anna|date=July 17, 2013|publisher=Fox News|accessdate=18 July 2013}}</ref> |
* [[Sergey Mitrokhin]], current Chairman of [[Yabloko]] Party and former Head of Yabloko's Moscow branch, [[Moscow City Duma]] member.<ref name="foxnews">{{cite news|url=http://www.foxnews.com/world/2013/07/17/navalny-moscow-mayoral-bid-accepted-ahead-verdict/|title=Navalny Moscow mayoral bid accepted ahead of verdict|last=Smolchenko|first=Anna|date=July 17, 2013|publisher=Fox News|accessdate=18 July 2013}}</ref> |
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==Potential candidates== |
==Potential candidates== |
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About 40 persons wanted to participate in the elections. |
About 40 persons wanted to participate in the elections.{{Citation needed|date=July 2013}} |
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;candidates who failed "[[Administrative divisions of Moscow|municipal]] filter", not allowed to participate in elections |
;candidates who failed "[[Administrative divisions of Moscow|municipal]] filter", not allowed to participate in elections{{Citation needed|date=July 2013}} |
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* [[Svetlana Peunova]], leader of [[Will (political party in Russia)|Volya Party]] |
* [[Svetlana Peunova]]{{Citation needed|date=July 2013}}, leader of [[Will (political party in Russia)|Volya Party]] |
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* [[Gleb Fetisov]], one of the leaders of [[Green Alternative|Green Alliance–The People's Party]], a member of [[Public Chamber of Russia]], businessman, one of the owners of [[Altimo]] |
* [[Gleb Fetisov]]{{Citation needed|date=July 2013}}, one of the leaders of [[Green Alternative|Green Alliance–The People's Party]], a member of [[Public Chamber of Russia]], businessman, one of the owners of [[Altimo]] |
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* [[Andrey Nechaev]], former [[Ministry of Economic Development (Russia)|Minister of Economic Development]] |
* [[Andrey Nechaev]]{{Citation needed|date=July 2013}}, former [[Ministry of Economic Development (Russia)|Minister of Economic Development]] |
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* [[Sergey Troitsky (musician)|Sergey Troitsky]], leader of thrash metal music band [[Corrosia Metalla]] |
* [[Sergey Troitsky{{Citation needed|date=July 2013}} (musician)|Sergey Troitsky]], leader of thrash metal music band [[Corrosia Metalla]] |
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* [[Maksim Suraikin]], leader of political party [[Communists of Russia]] |
* [[Maksim Suraikin]]{{Citation needed|date=July 2013}}, leader of political party [[Communists of Russia]] |
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* [[Alena Popova]], [[Civilian Power]] |
* [[Alena Popova]]{{Citation needed|date=July 2013}}, [[Civilian Power]] |
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* [[Samson Sholademi]], Russian blogger |
* [[Samson Sholademi]]{{Citation needed|date=July 2013}}, Russian blogger |
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==See Also== |
==See Also== |
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Moscow mayoral elections of 2013 will be held on September 8, 2013[citation needed] as part of regional Election Day[citation needed], which consist elections in Moscow Oblast and other Oblasts[citation needed]. Moscow is a city of federal importance and separate federal subject, according to the Constitution of Russia[citation needed]. The office of head (it equals to other Russian governors) of Moscow called Mayor of the city of Moscow[citation needed].
Elections will be held after Mayor Sergey Sobyanin has announced his departure on June 4[citation needed]. The upcoming elections will mark the first time in 10 years that citizens of the federal city of Moscow could choose their mayor by a popular vote.[1]
Background
Moscow mayor was elected since 1991 and until 2004 when the legislation was changed and moved the election system to indirect one, in which parliamentary political parties and the President of Russia nominates a candidate who must be approved by the Moscow City Duma.[citation needed] Following the 2011–13 Russian protests which followed the 2011 parliamentary election, President Dmitry Medvedev offered to re-introduce the direct elections of the mayor, and corresponding legislation was approved by the Parliament.[2] On June 5, 2013 the incumbent Mayor, Sergey Sobyanin who was nominated as Mayor in 2010, announced his resignation from the post. Russian law allows the mayor to resign and run again for the same office if the president gives his approval.[3] A short time later, Sobyanin confirmed his intention to stand for election.[4]
Regulations
A candidate to the office must be citizen of the Russian Federation over the age of 30.[citation needed] Self-nomination of candidates for the post of Mayor of Moscow, and the collection of 70 000 signatures in support of the nomination shall be made within 30 days of the official publication of the decision to call the election.[citation needed] Or alternatively these signatures are not needed for candidates from registered political party.[citation needed]
From each of the political party (electoral blocks were cancelled in early 2000s[citation needed]) may be nominated only one candidate for the post of Mayor.[citation needed] In this case, the candidate can not give consent to be nominated from several polling organizations. The candidate nominated by self-nomination can not give consent to be nominated in the same election electoral association.[citation needed]
A candidate for mayor of Moscow may have 100 agents.[citation needed] The maximum amount of a candidate's election fund shall not exceed 200 million rubles.[citation needed] In the second round of this amount may be increased by 10 percent.[citation needed]
Campaign
In a vote held on June 6, 27 members of Moscow City Duma backed the proposed date, and only two voted against it.[citation needed]
Registered candidates
Registration for the election was completed on July 17.[citation needed]
- Ivan Melnikov, from the Communist Party of the Russian Federation[citation needed]
- Nikolai Levichev, current Chairman of A Just Russia Party
- Mikhail Degtyaryov, Political party LDPR[citation needed]
- Sergey Sobyanin, Independent, acting Mayor of Moscow, one of the leaders of political party United Russia, current member of bureau of the Supreme Council of the United Russia[5], current member of presidium of Regional Council of the United Russia in Moscow[6] and the head (political council secretary) of the party’s Moscow branch from March 2011 to December 2012[7][8]
- Sergey Mitrokhin, current Chairman of Yabloko Party and former Head of Yabloko's Moscow branch, Moscow City Duma member.[9]
- Alexei Navalny, supported by Republican Party of Russia – People's Freedom Party, famous activist and blogger.[9]
Potential candidates
About 40 persons wanted to participate in the elections.[citation needed]
- candidates who failed "municipal filter", not allowed to participate in elections[citation needed]
- Svetlana Peunova[citation needed], leader of Volya Party
- Gleb Fetisov[citation needed], one of the leaders of Green Alliance–The People's Party, a member of Public Chamber of Russia, businessman, one of the owners of Altimo
- only stated about their participation
- Andrey Nechaev[citation needed], former Minister of Economic Development
- [[Sergey Troitsky[citation needed] (musician)|Sergey Troitsky]], leader of thrash metal music band Corrosia Metalla
- Maksim Suraikin[citation needed], leader of political party Communists of Russia
- Alena Popova[citation needed], Civilian Power
- Samson Sholademi[citation needed], Russian blogger
See Also
References
- ^ "Moscow mayor resigns, sets his return amid upcoming elections". Press TV. Retrieved June 29, 2013.
- ^ "Russia's Medvedev Proposes Direct Elections Of Governors". Archived from the original on September 9, 2012.
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- ^ "Moscow City Hall Sets Snap Mayoral Election Date". RIA Novosti. Retrieved June 29, 2013.
- ^ http://moscow.er.ru/persons/346/
- ^ http://moscow.er.ru/persons/presidium/
- ^ http://moscow.er.ru/persons/346/
- ^ http://www.mos.ru/en/press-center/news/index.php?id_4=23943&tag_4=885
- ^ a b Smolchenko, Anna (July 17, 2013). "Navalny Moscow mayoral bid accepted ahead of verdict". Fox News. Retrieved 18 July 2013.
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