Kyrgyz parliamentary committee approves Jan 27, 2027 presidential election date

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The Kyrgyz parliament's constitutional legislation committee approved a draft resolution scheduling the presidential election for January 27, 2027. The document now moves to the full parliament for consideration. President Sadyr Japarov has said he intends to run for a second term.
Key Facts
- The constitutional legislation committee of the Kyrgyz parliament approved the draft resolution on September 22, 2026.
- The presidential election is scheduled for January 27, 2027.
- President Sadyr Japarov has stated his intention to run for a second term.
- Speaker Marlen Mamataliev said the president is not required to step down during the election campaign.
Committee Approval
The Kyrgyz parliament's constitutional legislation committee approved a draft resolution on the presidential election on September 22, 2026. The document now moves to the full parliament for consideration. The election is set for January 27, 2027.
Candidacy and Incumbency
President Sadyr Japarov has previously announced his intention to participate in the election and seek a second presidential term. Speaker Marlen Mamataliev stated that the president is not required to resign during the election campaign. According to Mamataliev, legislation does not provide for the temporary suspension of the head of state's duties during an election campaign.