In Kazakhstan, a new parliament was elected
In Kazakhstan, a new parliament was elected: Tokayev's party 'Adilet' secured 71.17%. Preliminary results of the first elections to the Kurultai—a new unicameral parliament established after the adoption of the new Constitution on March 15, 2026—were announced in Kazakhstan.
Consensus
- The elections for the new unicameral parliament (Kurultai) in Kazakhstan were held on August 23.
- The voter turnout was 74.19% according to preliminary results from the Central Election Commission.
- The party 'Adilet' received 71.17% of votes and is expected to win a majority in the parliament.
- Seven political parties participated in the elections, with five surpassing the 5% threshold to enter parliament.
- The new parliament was established after the adoption of a new constitution in March 2026, replacing the previous bicameral system.
- The elections were conducted via party lists, with no independent candidates allowed.
- The Kurultai consists of 145 members elected for a five-year term.
- The Central Election Commission began counting votes at 20:00 local time (18:00 MSK).
- The results are expected to be published by August 30.
- The new constitution, which came into force on July 1, abolished the previous bicameral parliament and introduced the unicameral Kurultai.
Points of divergence
- The party 'Adilet' is expected to win 145 seats in the Kurultai. — vedomosti
- The party 'Adilet' is expected to secure 111 out of 145 seats. — tg_sotavisionmedia
- The party 'Adilet' was created in 2026 and supports President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's course. — vedomosti
- The party 'Adilet' was formed in spring 2026 and includes former members of 'Amanat' and major Kazakh businessmen. — tg_sotavisionmedia
- The party 'Adilet' is considered a proxy party of the current president, with its leadership stating it will be the political support for Tokayev's course. — tg_sotavisionmedia
- One family arrived at the polling station by hot air balloon, and a parachutist jumped from a plane to reach the polling station. — tg_tass_agency
- At 12:00 Astana time (10:00 MSK), the voter turnout was 37%. — tg_currenttime
- There is no minimum turnout threshold required for elections to be considered valid in Kazakhstan. — tg_currenttime
- The party 'Adilet' received 6,528,948 votes. — vedomosti
- The party 'Adilet' received 9.3 million votes. — tg_sotavisionmedia
- The total number of voters on the list was 12,623,289. — vedomosti
- The total number of voters on the list was 2,605,788. — vesti
Coverage (20 sources)
- Turnout for elections to the unicameral parliament in Kazakhstan amounted to 74.08% — Ведомости
- Parliamentary elections took place in Kazakhstan. As reported by the Central Election Commission, voter turnout reached 74, — Радио Свобода
- In Kazakhstan, a new parliament was elected: Tokayev's party 'Adilet' received 71.17% — SOTAvision
- Voting at the first elections for deputies of the new unicameral parliament of Kazakhstan concluded. Turnout was 74.19%... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Voting in the Kurultai concluded in Kazakhstan — Коммерсантъ
- In Kazakhstan, parliamentary elections are held on August 23. Voting is conducted for the tenth time since the country gained independence... — Радио Свобода
- Turnout for the parliamentary elections in Kazakhstan reached 74.19% — Ведомости
- Turnout in Kazakhstan's elections exceeded constitutional referendum figures — Вести
- Turnout for elections to the Mazhilis in Kazakhstan at the time of closing polling stations amounted to 74.19% — Интерфакс
- Turnout for elections in Kazakhstan by 16:00 Moscow time reached 72.15% — Вести
- Turnout for elections in the Kurultai of Kazakhstan exceeded 70% — Коммерсантъ
- Turnout for elections to the unicameral parliament in Kazakhstan by 18:00 reached 72.15% — Интерфакс
- Turnout for elections to the unicameral parliament in Kazakhstan by 16:00 reached 65.37% — Интерфакс
- In Kazakhstan, turnout for parliamentary elections by 12:00 MSK reached 53.12% — Ведомости
- Parliamentary elections in Kazakhstan are taking place for the first time after the Constitution was changed — Настоящее Время
- Turnout for Kazakhstan elections by noon was the highest for parliamentary elections in ten years. At polling stations photos... — The Insider
- Turnout for elections to the unicameral parliament in Kazakhstan by 14:00 reached 53.12% — Интерфакс
- In Kazakhstan, the first elections to the new unicameral parliament have begun — Новая газета Европа
- Turnout for elections to the Kurultai of Kazakhstan by 10:00 Moscow time reached 37% — Коммерсантъ
- Parliamentary elections in Kazakhstan on August 23. They are held for the tenth time since the country gained independence in... — Радио Свобода