Kazakhstan parties submit candidate lists for Kurultai election
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Seven political parties in Kazakhstan have submitted their candidate lists to the Central Election Commission for the upcoming Kurultai election. The CEC will verify the documents for legal compliance until July 23, after which the election campaign will begin.
Candidate Submission
All seven registered political parties in Kazakhstan have submitted their candidate lists for the election of deputies to the Kurultai, the National Congress. The Central Election Commission (CEC) received the documents by the July 13 deadline. The lists include candidates from Amanat, Aq Jol, People's Party of Kazakhstan, Auyl, Adal, Respublica, and the National Social Democratic Party.
Verification Process
The CEC will review the submitted documents for compliance with legal requirements until July 23. This includes checking candidate eligibility, party registration, and adherence to nomination procedures. Any discrepancies could result in the exclusion of individual candidates or entire party lists.
Election protests and arrests
During the 2021 parliamentary election, more than 30 demonstrators were detained in Almaty and Nur-Sultan. Exit polls indicated a commanding victory for the ruling Nour Otan party.
Candidate Deposit Fee
Parties must pay a deposit of approximately 1.3 million tenge per candidate. Self-nomination is not allowed in this election.
What's Next
The CEC is set to announce the final list of registered candidates after July 23. It remains unclear whether any parties will face disqualification or legal challenges during the verification process.
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Kazakhstan parties submit candidate lists for Kurultai election
