Kazakhstan Holds Legislative Election Under New Constitution

Kazakhstanis voted on 23 August 2026 to elect 145 members of the unicameral Kurultai, the first such poll under the constitution adopted earlier in the year. Contesting parties require at least five percent of the national vote to secure proportional seats.

The election follows institutional changes introduced after the 2022 unrest and subsequent constitutional referendum. International observers are monitoring the process for adherence to stated procedural standards.

Official results and seat allocation will determine the composition of the new parliament and the balance among registered parties. Turnout figures and any reported irregularities will shape early assessments of the vote’s legitimacy.