A Party Backed by Zaluzhnyi Leads Polls as Most Ukrainians Oppose Wartime Elections.

Survey Reveals Strong Opposition to Holding Elections Under Martial Law

According to Espreso.tv: A recent poll conducted by the research firm 'Sociopolis' indicates that a clear majority of Ukrainians reject the idea of holding elections while the country remains under martial law. According to the findings, 66.1% of respondents believe elections should only take place after the war concludes. In contrast, 29.4% would support wartime elections if absolutely necessary, while 4.5% of participants were unable to state a clear opinion. This data comes amid ongoing debate about whether democratic processes can proceed during active conflict.

Leading Political Forces for the 2026 Parliamentary Elections

When asked about potential parties for the 2026 parliamentary elections, several political groups emerged as frontrunners:

• Valeriy Zaluzhnyi's Party – 12.7% support
• 'Volodymyr Zelenskyy Bloc' – 11.3% support
• 'European Solidarity' Party – 9.2% of the vote
• Kyrylo Budanov's Party – 8.6% support
• Dmytro Razumkov's 'Smart Politics' Party – 8.4%
• Andriy Biletsky's 'Third Assault Brigade' Party – 7.0%
• Denys Prokopenko's 'Azov' Party – 4.9%
• Oleksandr Usyk's Party – 4.1%

Conducted in March, the survey highlights widespread skepticism about the feasibility of elections during a crisis, while also revealing that voters are beginning to align with specific political forces. This shift in public opinion could significantly reshape the country's political landscape once hostilities end.

The poll results reflect a general reluctance among Ukrainians to proceed with elections during wartime, pointing to a strong desire for stability and security amid the ongoing military conflict.

At the same time, the varying levels of support for different political groups suggest that Ukrainians are already forming their political preferences ahead of future elections. This trend may have a lasting impact on the nation's political dynamics after the war concludes.