Kazakhstan to begin pre-election campaigning from July 23 to August 22
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Kazakhstan's pre-election campaign period officially starts at 18:00 on July 23 and runs until August 22, ahead of the Kurultai deputy elections scheduled for August 23. Candidates and political parties may present their programs through media, online platforms, and public meetings. The Prosecutor General's Office has outlined strict rules to ensure equal access and prohibit false campaign materials.
Campaign Rules and Media Requirements
The Prosecutor General's Office stated that the campaign is regulated by the Constitutional Law on Elections in Kazakhstan. Media outlets must provide objective coverage of all candidates and parties, and cannot distribute campaign materials during news or analysis programs. Journalists registered as authorized representatives of a candidate are barred from informational coverage of the election. Paid campaign materials require prior notification to the Central Election Commission at least five days before the campaign starts.
Material Standards and Meeting Protocols
Campaign materials must indicate the organization that produced them, the person who ordered them, and the funding source. Materials produced abroad, anonymous materials, or those unrelated to the current campaign are prohibited. Local executive bodies must provide equal venues for candidate meetings with voters. Deliberate destruction or damage of lawfully placed campaign materials is punishable.
Overseas Polling and Foreign Media Accreditation
The Foreign Ministry has established 82 overseas polling stations at Kazakh embassies, consulates, and permanent missions for the August 23 Kurultai elections, as reported by The Astana Times. Kazinform noted that the Foreign Ministry has opened accreditation for foreign media wishing to cover the elections.
What's Next
The campaign period will run until August 22, with voting for Kurultai deputies scheduled for August 23. It remains unclear how many candidates and parties will participate, and whether the new rules will ensure a fair and transparent process.
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Kazakhstan to begin pre-election campaigning from July 23 to August 22
