Russia's regional elections pose serious test for pro-Kremlin party

Russians are casting votes to pick regional legislators and officials in an election seen as a serious test for the pro-Kremlin United Russia party. About 160,000 candidates are seeking seats in local parliaments and 20 regions are electing a new governor, according to the Central Elections Committee.

source https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/13/europe/russia-regional-elections-intl/index.html