Kazakhstan Votes for New Parliament as Tokayev Presses Reforms

Voters in Kazakhstan go to the polls to elect a new single-chamber parliament on Sunday, the latest stage of a constitutional overhaul pursued by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

By Nariman Gizitdinov

Tokayev allies head for landslide victory in Kazakhstan elections

Exit polls give Kazakhstan’s pro-Tokayev Adilet party about 70 percent of the vote in the parliamentary elections.

Kazakhstan election: pro-Tokayev party set for landslide as president hints at staying on

A party led by allies of Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev won a landslide in parliamentary elections on Sunday, hours after he hinted that he may stay in power beyond his current term. The Adilet party won 71.8 per cent of votes in the election to a new single-chamber parliament, according to an exit poll released on state television. The Auyl party representing agrarian interests was second with 6.4 per cent. “I have the right to be re‑elected in accordance with the law,” Tokayev t...

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Kazakhstan parliamentary vote cements president's power

Candidates from seven state-approved parties took part in the election, while opposition parties were banned. As Central Asia's largest nation, Kazakhstan maintains a delicate balance between Russia and the West.

Kazakhs begin voting in election set to tighten president's power - The Straits Times

Kazakhs begin voting in election set to tighten president's power  The Straits Times

Kazakhstan's ruling party wins parliamentary elections: exit polls

ALMATY, Kazakhstan (AFP) -- Kazakhstan's ruling party comfortably won Sunday's elections to a new single-chamber parliament, exit polls suggested, consolidating President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's hold on power. Three exit polls reported by state television gave the pro-Tokayev Adilet party between 70 and 72 percent of the vote, giving it most of the parliament's 145 seats. The electoral commission put turnout at 74.19 percent, rising to 90 percent in some regions. The new parliamentary chamber wa

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Kazakhstan votes in parliamentary election expected to strengthen president’s grip on power - Arab News

Kazakhstan votes in parliamentary election expected to strengthen president’s grip on power  Arab News

Kazakhstan votes in 1st Kurultai elections under new constitution - International - World - Ahram Online

Kazakhstan votes in 1st Kurultai elections under new constitution - International - World  Ahram Online

Kazakhstan Records 37.05% Voter Turnout by Noon in Kurultai Election 

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ALMATY – Voter turnout in Kazakhstan’s first elections to the Kurultai reached 37.05% as of noon on Aug. 23, with 4,670,816 voters having received ballots, according to the Central Election Commission (CEC). Kyzylorda Region recorded the highest turnout at 47.59%, followed by Zhetisu Region at 47.29% and Turkistan Region at 43.14%. Turnout in the Aktobe… The post Kazakhstan Records 37.05% Voter Turnout by Noo...

By Fatima Kemelova

Kazakhstan holds first elections to new unicameral parliament

Kazakhstan has begun voting in the first elections for deputies of the country’s new unicameral parliament, the Kurultai. Polling stations opened at 7:00 a.m. local time.