19.10.2020

Monitoring of local elections 2020: KHARKIV region

  • The results of a survey conducted by the Rating Group during 2–9 October among residents of Kharkiv Oblast showed that 56% will definitely take part in the local elections, another 20% are hesitant about whether to participate, 9% may take part, and 15% say it is unlikely that they will vote. Voter mobilization is relatively higher among older respondents, women, and residents of Kharkiv city.
  • In the rating for the Kharkiv Oblast Council, the “Kernes Bloc – Successful Kharkiv” party is in the lead with a rating of 45.7% among those who intend to vote and have decided on their choice. It is followed by the “Svitlychna Bloc Together!” party, supported by 19.6%, the “Opposition Platform – For Life” with 13.7%, “Servant of the People” with 7.4%, “European Solidarity” with 4.2%, and the Shariy Party with 3.7%. The rating of other parties is below 2%. About 11% remain undecided.

Methodology

  • Audience: residents of Kharkiv region aged 18 and older. The sample is representative in terms of age and gender.
  • Sample size: 2,000 respondents, including 1,024 respondents from the regional centre.
  • Survey method: face-to-face formalised interviews.
  • Representative error of the study: no more than 2.2% for the region, no more than 3.1% for the regional centre.  
  • Fieldwork dates: 2–9 October 2020.