election
Direct elections of akims (mayors) of districts and cities of regional subordination took place in Kazakhstan on November 5, 2023. This really historical event went smoothly: no scandalous electoral race, no critical statements or revelations. Most of winners are members of the ruling party Amanat. Moreover, 41 of 45 winners have already been akims or deputy akims. Can these elections be called valid? (more…)
Kazakhstan summarised the results of extraordinary elections to the lower house of parliament (Mazhilis) and local governments (maslikhat). The voting process was a part of the political reform declared by President Tokayev after the January protests one year ago. However, these elections showed the lowest voter turnout in recent years, while independent observers reported many violations. (more…)
According to preliminary data, Sadyr Zhaparov won 79.2 per cent of votes, while 80.99 per cent of voters voted for the presidential government in Kyrgyzstan.
The election of deputies of the lower house (Mazhilis) of the Kazakhstan parliament will be held on January 10, 2021. For the first time in 16 years, it will not be early but as constitutionally prescribed – 2 months before the expiration of the term of office.
Kyrgyzstan is holding early presidential election on January 10, 2021. 63 persons were going to run for president. However, not everyone made it to the pre-election race.
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The incumbent President, Emomali Rahmon, as expected, won the election with triumph. According to the Central Election Commission, over 90 percent of voters voted for him. (more…)
On October 4, the election of the 7th convocation of parliamentarians was held in Kyrgyzstan. For the first time, the election took place amid the pandemic.