ST. PETERSBURG, June 20 In In St. Petersburg, a member of Precinct Election Commission No. 787 from the party “A Just Russia — For Truth” was deprived of his powers because he was on the register of persons involved in the activities of an extremist or terrorist organization, Chairman of the St. Petersburg Election Commission Maxim Meiksin reported in his Telegram channel.
“»Today at a meeting of the St. Petersburg Election Commission, TEC No. 7 was instructed to immediately take all measures for the early termination of the powers of one of the members of PEC No. 787, appointed on the proposal of the party «A Just Russia — For Truth», in connection with receiving The Central Election Commission of Russia has information about its presence in the unified register of information about persons involved in the activities of an extremist or terrorist organization,” Meiksin said.
He added that political parties need to take a more careful approach to the selection of candidates proposed for appointment to the election commissions of St. Petersburg.
The name and surname of the expelled member of the PEC are not disclosed.