New People’s projected seat total in Russia’s September 2026 State Duma election remains firmly below 35, reflecting the party’s roughly 8% share of the party-list vote and zero single-mandate district wins in preliminary Central Election Commission results. The mixed electoral system awards half the 450 seats through single-member constituencies that United Russia has dominated, while New People’s support concentrates among urban and creative-class voters without sufficient breadth for constituency victories. Historical precedent from its 2021 debut and the party’s status within the managed multiparty system further constrain gains. Trader consensus aligns with these outcomes, though modest upward adjustments remain possible if other parties fall below the 5% threshold and trigger seat redistribution.