This category brings together articles about government bodies, officials, and political events of Nizhny Novgorod and Nizhny Novgorod Oblast. It covers both institutions of regional and municipal administration — the City Council, the Governor (disambiguation), and various ministries — and specific episodes of political life: elections, resignations, and court rulings concerning officials.

Notable material includes articles on the Regional Management Center of Nizhny Novgorod Oblast), established in 2020, the Investment Council under the Governor of Nizhny Novgorod Region, and high-profile cases involving representatives of regional government.