In a secret ballot conducted by the members of the Central Election Commission (CEC) of the Russian Federation, Ella Pamfilova was officially re-elected as the body’s chairperson. This marks her third consecutive term leading the commission, ensuring administrative continuity within Russia's primary electoral authority. The decision was reached during the inaugural session of the newly formed commission, following standard legal procedures for executive appointments.

The election results reflected unanimous support from the commission’s governing body. All 15 members of the CEC cast their votes in favor of Pamfilova, highlighting a collective confidence in her leadership and her role in managing complex electoral cycles. This outcome reinforces the commission's current trajectory toward modernization and the standardization of voting procedures across the federation.

Furthermore, the leadership structure was finalized with the re-election of Nikolay Bulaev as Deputy Chairman of the CEC. Also entering his third term, Bulaev received 13 votes of support, with no opposing votes recorded. The retention of the established leadership team is seen as a move to preserve institutional expertise and maintain stability as the organization prepares for future regional and national ballots.

Ella Pamfilova has served as the head of the Russian Central Election Commission since 2016. Her leadership has been characterized by the integration of digital voting technologies and efforts to streamline the national electoral process. With the top positions now confirmed, the CEC is set to continue its work on enhancing legal frameworks and overseeing the integrity of upcoming elections throughout the country.