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.
When the Elections Are Scheduled
After the Constitution entered into force on July 1, 2026, the President signed the decree calling the first Kurultai elections. The voting date is August 23, 2026.
What the Kurultai Will Be
- It is a unicameral supreme representative body.
- It consists of 145 deputies.
- Its basic model is proportional representation in a single nationwide constituency.
- The term of office for deputies is 5 years.
What Still Needs to Appear
- The exact election date, if it is published separately in an official decree text or the CEC calendar.
- The CEC calendar.
- Practical rules for registration and campaigning.
What Happens to the Current Parliament
Parliament under the 1995 model ceased its powers on July 1, 2026. The new parliamentary architecture will be formed after the Kurultai election, opening of its first session, and start of its work.
What Happens After the Elections
Once the Kurultai is formed, the way opens for the appointment of the Vice President with its consent and for the next institutional cycle of the new Constitution.
Key facts
- The first Kurultai elections are scheduled for August 23, 2026
- On July 1, 2026, the presidential decree calling the elections was signed
- The Kurultai is a unicameral body of 145 deputies
- Its basis is proportional representation in a single nationwide constituency
- Parliament under the 1995 model ceased its powers on July 1, 2026
Public positions and documents
An editorial selection showing how the topic developed and where it stands now.
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«Как Глава государства считаю крайне важным заблаговременное оповещение о событиях, имеющих большое значение для нашей страны. Поэтому сразу же после вступления Конституции в силу мною будет подписан Указ о проведении выборов в однопалатный Курултай. Выборы состоятся в августе текущего года.»
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«На смену двухпалатному Парламенту приходит однопалатный Курултай.»
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«Конституция вступит в силу с 1 июля. В августе состоятся выборы в однопалатный Курултай, а в сентябре будет сформирован Қазақстан Халық Кеңесі. Таким образом, мы вступаем в период больших изменений.»
Basis 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
Primary sources
Open sources the editorial team used to verify this explainer. Checked 16 July 2026.
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