The 2018 Vladimir Oblast gubernatorial election was held in September 2018, on common election day. In the first round, held on 9 September, none of the candidates received an absolute majority. The second round, which was take place on 22 September, came the incumbent Governor Svetlana Orlova, nominated by the United Russia, and Vladimir Sipyagin, nominated by the Liberal Democratic Party. In the second round Vladimir Sipyagin defeating incumbent Governor Svetlana Orlova.