MOSCOW, June 19 «United Russia» nominated the head of the Omsk region Vitaly Khotsenko as a candidate from the party in the election of the governor of the region, the press service of the party reported.
United Russia Nominates Vitaly Khotsenko as Party Candidate in Omsk Oblast Governor Elections. The decision was made at a conference of the regional branch,» the report said.
A candidate for the election of the Omsk governor was chosen at the regional center for public relations, where the United Russia party conference was held.
«Thank you for your support . Let's work together. In fact, I receive support in a human and professional way from all Omsk residents as soon as I arrived in Omsk. Working together, we will win. Special thanks to Secretary of the General Council Andrey Turchak, party chairman Dmitry Medvedev and the President of the country for the trust to work for the glory of the Omsk region. I will try to justify the trust of United Russia and Omsk residents,» Khotsenko said after the vote. He also noted that he was ready to work constructively for the benefit of the Omsk region with all parties.
Omsk Mayor Sergei Shelest congratulated Khotsenko on his victory in the vote. «Together with fellow party members, they chose Vitaly Pavlovich Khotsenko as a candidate for governor of the Omsk region from United Russia. I am sure that Omsk residents will make the right choice, and our region will find a reliable, responsible and authoritative leader. For its part, the city branch of the party will provide Vitaly Pavlovich with all the necessary support. I have set the relevant tasks,» the mayor of Omsk said in his Telegram channel.
Khotsenko has been acting governor of the Omsk region since March 29. Previously, he served as chairman of the government of the Donetsk People's Republic. Elections in Russia will be held on the same day voting on September 10, 2023.