Acting Governor of Rostov Oblast Yury Slyusar is eligible to run for a full term in office.

[4] On November 4, 2024, Golubev announced his resignation and later that day President of Russia Vladimir Putin appointed United Aircraft Corporation CEO Yury Slyusar as acting Governor of Rostov Oblast.

[7] Later in November 2024 Golubev was appointed to the Federation Council by the Legislative Assembly of Rostov Oblast, replacing incumbent Senator Irina Rukavishnikova.

Candidates for Governor of Rostov Oblast should not have a foreign citizenship or residence permit.

Each candidate in order to be registered is required to collect at least 5% of signatures of members and heads of municipalities.