[3] Nikitin's first term wasn't marked by major accomplishments, however, he was constantly rumoured as a potential candidate for position in the Federal Government.

Due to the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 and subsequent economic sanctions, the cancellation and postponement of direct gubernatorial elections was proposed.

[5] Eventually, on 10 June Novgorod Oblast Duma called the gubernatorial election for 11 September 2022.

[6] Only political parties can nominate candidates for gubernatorial election in Novgorod Oblast, self-nomination is not possible.

Incumbent Senator Sergey Mitin (United Russia) was re-appointed to the Federation Council.