Kazakhstan holds first elections to new unicameral Kurultai
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Kazakhstan held its first elections to the new unicameral Kurultai on August 25, 2026, with 545 candidates from seven parties competing for 145 seats. Exit polls showed the Adilet party leading with 70.7% to 72.3% of the vote. The Central Election Commission is expected to announce official results.
Key Facts
- 545 candidates from seven parties competed for 145 seats in the first elections to the new unicameral Kurultai.
- Exit polls showed the Adilet party leading with 70.7% to 72.3% of the vote.
- A trial began in Astana over the death of 23-year-old paramedic Uldana Myrzuan, who died after an air conditioner fell on her from the ninth floor.
- Former deputy Bakytzhan Bazarbek hit a pedestrian in the Zhambyl region.
Kurultai Election Results
The first elections to the new unicameral Kurultai were held in Kazakhstan. A total of 545 candidates from seven parties competed for 145 seats. After polling stations closed, three exit polls were published, all showing the Adilet party leading with 70.7% to 72.3% of the vote. The Central Election Commission is expected to announce official results.
Paramedic Death Trial
A trial began in Astana over the death of 23-year-old paramedic Uldana Myrzuan. Myrzuan died after an air conditioner fell on her from the ninth floor while she was responding to a call. The chairperson of the condominium association is on trial, accused of knowing about facade defects but failing to organize necessary repairs.
Other Incidents
Former deputy Bakytzhan Bazarbek hit a pedestrian in the Zhambyl region. Police in the Zhambyl region are investigating the death of a mother in an incident involving a dispute over a Barney toy.
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Kazakhstan holds first elections to new unicameral Kurultai
