When Will Kurultai Elections Be Held
The Kurultai election was held on 23 August 2026. The CEC published the results on 25 August; the first session opened on 28 August. The Kurultai is a unicameral parliament of 145 deputies.
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
The first session of the first Kurultai opened on 28 August 2026.
What Happens After the Elections
Erlan Karin was appointed Vice President on 31 August 2026 by Decree No. 1417.
Key facts
- The first Kurultai elections were held on 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
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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.»
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