Law on the Kurultai – building a new parliament from scratch
The law on the Kurultai was signed on June 5, 2026. It fixes a unicameral parliament of 145 deputies elected by proportional representation, and on July 1 the President signed the decree calling the first elections. Kurultai deputy elections are scheduled for August 23, 2026.
Status
✅ Signed on June 5, 2026 and published as a separate constitutional law.
What Is Already Fixed
- The Kurultai is a unicameral parliament.
- It consists of 145 deputies.
- The basis of formation is proportional representation in a single nationwide constituency.
- The term of office for deputies is 5 years.
What Happens Next
- The Constitution entered into force on July 1, 2026.
- On July 1, 2026, the presidential decree calling the first elections was signed.
- The first Kurultai elections are scheduled for August 23, 2026.
- Parliament under the 1995 model ceased its powers on July 1, 2026.
What This Changes Compared with the Former Model
| Parameter | Parliament (1995) | Kurultai (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Chambers | 2 (Mazhilis + Senate) | 1 |
| Deputies | 98 + 49 = 147 | 145 |
| Formation | Separate chamber procedures | Unified national model |
Source
Official publication announcing the signing of the law – Akorda website, June 5, 2026.
Implementation status
Scheduled Election on 23 August 2026The legal model for the Kurultai is established and its first election is scheduled for 23 August 2026.
Next step: Track the election result, formation of the Kurultai, and the start of its work.
Verified 15 July 2026Basis for this explainer
Constitutional provisions and primary sources supporting this explanation.
Constitutional provisions
Article 52· Article 53· Article 54· Article 55· Article 56· Article 57· Article 58· Article 59· Article 60· Article 61· Article 62· Article 95
Primary sources
Open sources the editorial team used to verify this explainer. Checked 16 July 2026.
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