# Constitution.my - Referendum Pack

> Machine-friendly historical subset about the completed March 15, 2026 referendum, its rules, turnout thresholds, and aftermath.

Canonical: https://constitution.my/llms-referendum.txt?lang=en
Languages: ru, kk, en
Requested language: en
Scope note: Use this pack for historical or procedural questions about the completed referendum stage, not for the current post-July governance phase.
Parent index: https://constitution.my/llms.txt?lang=en
Bulk corpus: https://constitution.my/llms-full.txt?lang=en

## Included cards (12)

### Referendum

- [Who Monitors the Integrity of the Vote](https://constitution.my/p/referendum-observers?lang=en): At every polling station – observers from parties, NGOs, media, and international missions (OSCE/ODIHR, SCO, CIS). Observers from more than 30 countries have been invited. Each observer receives a copy of the count proto... | Markdown: https://constitution.my/p/referendum-observers.md?lang=en
- [Why It Matters to Adopt the Constitution by Referendum](https://constitution.my/p/referendum-why-important?lang=en): Adopting the Constitution by referendum gives it especially strong political and public legitimacy. On March 15, 2026, citizens of Kazakhstan approved the updated basic law directly, rather than leaving the decision only... | Markdown: https://constitution.my/p/referendum-why-important.md?lang=en
- [What Question Is on the Ballot](https://constitution.my/p/referendum-question-text?lang=en): The ballot contains one question: 'Do you accept the new Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the 2026 Constitution of which was published in the mass media on 12 February 2026?' The answer is 'Yes' or 'No.' Votin... | Markdown: https://constitution.my/p/referendum-question-text.md?lang=en
- [What Is Happening and What Comes Next](https://constitution.my/p/referendum-after-vote?lang=en): Voting took place on 15 March 2026. 87.15% voted in favour at 73.12% turnout. The Constitution was adopted and entered into force on 1 July 2026. The next practical stage is the Kurultai deputy elections scheduled for Au... | Markdown: https://constitution.my/p/referendum-after-vote.md?lang=en
- [What Is a Referendum](https://constitution.my/p/referendum-what-is?lang=en): A referendum is a nationwide vote with direct legal force. Every citizen aged 18 and over votes personally and in secret. Three conditions must be met: turnout above 50%, a majority of 'Yes' votes, and 'Yes' in at least ... | Markdown: https://constitution.my/p/referendum-what-is.md?lang=en
- [What Questions Can Be Put to a Referendum](https://constitution.my/p/referendum-what-can-be-asked?lang=en): A referendum is intended for issues of fundamental public and constitutional importance, not for routine administrative decisions. It is the mechanism by which citizens directly decide questions affecting the foundations... | Markdown: https://constitution.my/p/referendum-what-can-be-asked.md?lang=en
- [Minimum Turnout Requirement and Current Figures](https://constitution.my/p/referendum-turnout-threshold?lang=en): Yes, a referendum requires participation above 50% to have full legal force. Additionally, 'Yes' must prevail in at least 2/3 of regions. According to the CEC, as of 18:00, turnout has reached 70.98% (8,845,280 citizens ... | Markdown: https://constitution.my/p/referendum-turnout-threshold.md?lang=en
- [What Campaigning Rules Apply Before the Referendum](https://constitution.my/p/referendum-campaigning-rules?lang=en): Campaigning is permitted from 12 February to 13 March – both 'For' and 'Against' on equal terms. 14 March is a day of silence: no campaigning. 15 March is polling day. Prohibited: vote-buying, coercion, abuse of official... | Markdown: https://constitution.my/p/referendum-campaigning-rules.md?lang=en
### Myths

- [Myth: “Everything changes the next day after the referendum”](https://constitution.my/p/referendum-myth-change-next-day?lang=en): No. Citizens voted on March 15, the key laws were signed on June 5, and the Constitution entered into force on 1 July 2026. The legal system does not transform overnight: elections, decrees, and institutional launch foll... | Markdown: https://constitution.my/p/referendum-myth-change-next-day.md?lang=en
- [Myth: “If a referendum has only one question, there is no real choice”](https://constitution.my/p/referendum-myth-one-question?lang=en): A single-question referendum is not automatically fake, invalid, or meaningless. If the issue submitted is a unified constitutional project, one question can reflect a yes-or-no decision on the project as a whole. The ke... | Markdown: https://constitution.my/p/referendum-myth-one-question.md?lang=en
- [Myth: “Boycott is the strongest political response”](https://constitution.my/p/referendum-myth-boycott?lang=en): A boycott is not the same as a “No” vote. According to the CEC, turnout had already reached 70.98% by 18:00, clearing the 50% threshold, while the final referendum result was 87.15% in favor. A “No” vote counted and affe... | Markdown: https://constitution.my/p/referendum-myth-boycott.md?lang=en
### Current Focus

- [What changed after the Constitution entered into force?](https://constitution.my/p/what-changed-after-vote?lang=en): The Constitution has been in force since July 1, 2026. New rights are already being applied, the key constitutional laws have been published, and the next public phase is the Kurultai elections scheduled for August 23, 2... | Markdown: https://constitution.my/p/what-changed-after-vote.md?lang=en