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Kazakhstan
15 Mar; 23 Aug · Constitutional referendum; Kurultai
● Major national election
Facts
Creates a new institutional framework in an energy-rich state balancing Russia, China and Western economic ties.
Sources
- The Times of Central Asia: https://timesca.com/kazakhstan-kurultai-election-adilet-wins-71-percent/
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Kazakh_legislative_election
Forecasts or Results
Voters approved a new constitution by 89.86% in a 15 March referendum, replacing the bicameral parliament with a unicameral Kurultai and reinstating the vice-presidency. In the first Kurultai election on 23 August, the new pro-presidential Adilet party (successor to Amanat) won 71.17% of the vote and 110 of 145 seats.
Election observation
No observer assessment recorded yet.
Election history
Past elections, turnout and electoral system details for Kazakhstan, from IFES ElectionGuide.
