Zimin, withdrew from the elections of the head of Khakassia Republic
The head of Khakassia Victor Zimin has removed from elections of the head of region, said Last news Deputy head of the Central electoral Commission Nikolay Bulaev.
the head of the Republican election Commission Alexander Tumanin, for its part, explained that the incumbent Governor did not want to participate in the 2nd round for health reasons.
The CEC head Ella Pamfilova has suggested that the reason for withdrawal could be a realistic assessment of a candidate of their capabilities.
Zimin has headed the Republic since 2009. The second round
According to bulaeva, the Second round of elections will take place " in two weeks ".
1st round of the elections in the Republic of Khakassia was held in a single voting day on the ninth of September. None of the candidates could gain more than 50 %. The candidate from "United Russia" Zimin scored more than 32% of the vote, losing to the candidate from the Communist party Valentin Konovalov, who received nearly 45 % of the vote. The second round was scheduled for 23 September.
Deputy head of the CEC also said that in the 2nd round will participate Konovalov and the Candidate from "Fair Russia" Andrey Filyagin, who took third place in the first round.
As said Pamfilova, additional means for holding the 2nd round in connection with the postponement of the date for two weeks is not required.
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