Khabarovsk Mayor Kravchuk Leads Duma Race with 46.22% in Preliminary Count

Preliminary results from Russia's Central Election Commission show United Russia candidate Sergei Kravchuk leading the State Duma race in Khabarovsk with 46.22% after 99.3% of protocols processed. The outcome, while not final, suggests a competitive but likely victory for the ruling party in a region known for past opposition support. This is a routine electoral development with no immediate market or geopolitical implications.