How will the Kurultai be formed?

The Kurultai is a unicameral supreme representative body of 145 deputies. The constitutional law on the Kurultai was signed on June 5, 2026, and on July 1 the President signed the decree calling the first elections. The first Kurultai deputy elections are scheduled for August 23, 2026.

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What is the Kurultai

Under the 2026 Constitution, the Kurultai is the unicameral supreme representative body of the Republic of Kazakhstan. It replaces the former bicameral system of the Mazhilis and Senate and becomes the single parliamentary centre.

How it is formed

  • 145 deputies are elected for 5 years.
  • The legal model was fixed in the law on the Kurultai signed on June 5, 2026.
  • The constitutional framework describes proportional representation in a single nationwide constituency.

When it starts working

  • The transition period runs until July 1, 2026.
  • On July 1, 2026, the President signed the decree calling the elections.
  • The first Kurultai elections are scheduled for August 23, 2026.
  • Parliament under the 1995 model ceased its powers on July 1, 2026 under Article 95 of the Constitution.

What this changes

  • Key parliamentary procedures are concentrated in one body.
  • The Kurultai gives consent to a number of major appointments, including the appointment of the Vice President.
  • Once it is formed, the next institutional cycle of the new Constitution begins.

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When will the Vice President appear and what is the role?

The office of Vice President is established by the new Constitution and by the law on the President signed on June 5, 2026. The Vice President is appointed by the President with the consent of the Kurultai, so the full launch of the office depends on the formation of the new parliament.

What New Institutions Will Be Created

The reform follows different timelines: the Vice President is appointed after the first Kurultai session, the law on the Kazakhstan People's Council is in force and its Secretariat was created on July 2, while the citizen application mechanism at the Constitutional Court has operated since 2023.

When Will Kurultai Elections Be Held

The first Kurultai elections are scheduled for August 23, 2026. On July 1, 2026, after the Constitution entered into force, the President signed the decree calling the elections. The Kurultai is a unicameral body of 145 deputies elected by proportional representation.

What constitutional laws were signed on June 5, 2026?

Four core laws cover the President, the Kurultai, the Constitutional Court, and the Kazakhstan People's Council. They entered into force on July 1, 2026. The Kurultai law sets 145 seats, a 7% threshold, and an aggregate quota of at least 30% for women, young people, and persons with disabilities; citizen access to the Constitutional Court has operated since 2023.
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Updated: 26 July 2026. This page was prepared by the constitution.my editorial team using official publications and open legal sources. Core sources: Gov.kz, Akorda.kz, Adilet.zan.kz, Parlam.kz, and materials of the Constitutional Court of Kazakhstan.

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