ASTANA, Kazakhstan, April 10. Kazakhstan will
hold elections for the unicameral Kurultai in August 2026, said
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during an awards ceremony for
scientists, Trend
reports via the press service of the Kazakh Government.
Tokayev emphasized the importance of transparency and early
notification for significant national events.
"As Head of State, I consider it extremely important to provide
advance notice of events of great significance for our country.
Therefore, immediately after the Constitution comes into force, I
will sign a decree on holding elections to the unicameral Kurultai.
The elections will take place in August of this year," President
Tokayev said.
President Tokayev noted that the five-month lead time is
intended to provide political parties with a "clear planning
horizon" to conduct voter outreach and prepare their campaigns.
According to Tokayev, the Kurultai elections are not merely a
procedural step but the start of a large-scale transformation of
Kazakhstan’s entire political system. He further stressed that
these systemic reforms must be accompanied by positive "mental"
shifts within society to ensure long-term success.
