The text of the question
The wording was approved by Presidential Decree of 11 February 2026:
"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?"
Two options
- "Yes" – you support the adoption of the new Constitution
- "No" – you do not support it
There is no third option. Voting is secret – no one sees your choice.
Why the question is worded this way
- Clarity: one question, two options, no ambiguity
- Tied to the text: the date of publication is specified – everyone can find and read the 2026 Constitution before voting
- Integrity: voting is on the document as a whole, not on individual articles – standard practice for constitutional referendums worldwide
Where to read the 2026 Constitution
The text was published on 12 February 2026:
- Newspapers Egemen Qazaqstan and Kazakhstanskaya Pravda
- referendum2026.kz
- CEC website – election.gov.kz
The wording of the question cannot be changed after the Decree is published.