Saint Petersburg Candidate Removed from Russia Election

CEC Overturns Ruling, Just Russia Candidate Reinstated

Central Election Commission Votes to Reinstate Candidate

In a surprising turn of events, the Central Election Commission of Russia (CEC) has voted to reinstate the candidacy of Marina Shishkina, a candidate from the Just Russia – For Truth party. Shishkina had been removed from the ballot by the Saint Petersburg Election Commission, but the CEC has now overturned that decision.

The CEC's decision is a major victory for Shishkina and her party, and it could have a significant impact on the upcoming State Duma elections. The CEC's decision is a blow to the Saint Petersburg Election Commission, which had been accused of unfairly targeting Shishkina.

The CEC's decision is also a sign that the Russian government is willing to tolerate some level of political dissent. In recent years, the Russian government has cracked down on opposition candidates and parties, but the CEC's decision suggests that the government is not willing to completely shut down all dissent.