On the Opening of Polling Stations and the Start of Voting

The Central Election Commission of the Republic of Kazakhstan reports that, according to data provided by the territorial election commissions of the capital, regions, and cities of republican significance, as of 07:00, voting had commenced at 10,363 polling stations across 20 regions.

Voting has also begun at 19 polling stations in 16 foreign countries.

Thus, the first-ever elections to the Kurultai in the country's history have officially begun.

In accordance with decisions adopted by the territorial election commissions, voting began at 06:00 at 107 polling stations.

A total of 12,605,788 people are included in the voter lists, of whom 17,132 have received absentee voting certificates allowing them to vote outside their places of residence.

There are 10,423 polling stations in total, including 79 polling stations in 61 foreign countries.

In one hour, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan will provide information on the opening of polling stations abroad at a briefing.

Starting at 10:00, the Central Election Commission will provide updates on voter turnout every two hours.