# Who Monitors the Integrity of the Vote

> 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 protocol. Discrepancies are grounds for verification and a court challenge.

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Updated: 2026-07-26

Section: Referendum

## Who stands behind transparency

Trust in the result is the key question of any vote. Here is who monitors the process:

- **Parties** – each registered party sends an observer to every polling station
- **NGOs** – accredited civil society organisations
- **Media** – journalists with accreditation
- **International missions** – OSCE/ODIHR, SCO, CIS, the Turkic Council
- **Foreign observers** – from more than 30 countries

## What observers see

The entire process – from the opening of the station to the counting of the last ballot:
- Opening of ballot boxes – are they empty?
- The voting process – is secrecy of the ballot maintained?
- Counting of ballots – in full view of observers
- Drawing up the protocol – the key document

## The protocol – the main guarantee

The count protocol:
- Is signed by all members of the precinct commission
- **A copy is given to each observer** – this is a legally binding document
- Data are transmitted to the higher commission
- If the final figures diverge from the precinct protocol – that is grounds for verification

## What to do if there is a violation

- The observer files a complaint with the precinct commission **on the spot**
- The complaint is recorded in an act
- The result can be challenged in court
- International missions publish a report with their assessment – this affects Kazakhstan's international reputation

## Key Facts

- Observers: parties, NGOs, media, international missions from 30+ countries
- OSCE/ODIHR has been invited to observe
- Each observer receives a copy of the count protocol
- Violations are recorded on the spot; results can be challenged in court

## Checked sources

- [Preliminary official results of the March 15, 2026 national referendum](https://election.gov.kz/rus/news/releases/index.php?ID=10110) – Central Referendum Commission of Kazakhstan (checked 2026-07-16)

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