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 were held on 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 were held on 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
In force Confirmed eventThe first session of the first Kurultai opened on 28 August 2026.
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Verified 5 September 2026Check this material Provisions and primary sources
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.
- Official publication of the 2026 Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- Constitutional Law on the Kurultai of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- Decree calling the Kurultai election for August 23, 2026
- Calendar for the August 23, 2026 Kurultai election
- Kurultai deputy election results
- Opening of the first Kurultai session
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