Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Pro-Presidential Adilet Wins Large Majority in Kazakhstan Election
Kazakhstan held a sudden election for its parliament.
Exit polls said the new Adilet party won most of the votes.
The party was created by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s top aides.
More than three out of every four eligible voters were reported to have voted.
Four smaller parties may also receive seats.
These parties are considered generally supportive of Tokayev.
The election followed a new constitution that made parliament smaller and simpler.
The result could give Tokayev more control over the country.
Exit polls put the newly formed Adilet party at 70% to 72% of the vote.
Turnout was reported at more than 74% in the snap parliamentary election.
Four smaller opposition parties were also projected to win seats, though they are widely viewed as loyal to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
The election followed a new constitution that changed Kazakhstan’s parliament from two chambers to one.
The result is expected to strengthen Tokayev’s control and reduce the influence of allies of former president Nursultan Nazarbayev.
- Who
- The Adilet party, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, four smaller opposition parties, and supporters of former president Nursultan Nazarbayev.
- What
- A newly formed pro-government party won a large majority in Kazakhstan’s snap parliamentary election, according to exit polls.
- When
- Sunday, August 23; the article does not specify the year.
- Where
- Kazakhstan, including voting in the capital, Astana.
- Why
- The election was triggered by a new constitution that reduced parliament from two chambers to one.
- Leading party
- Adilet
- Exit-poll result
- 70% to 72% of the vote
- Reported turnout
- More than 74%
- Other projected winners
- Four smaller opposition parties
- Parliamentary change
- The new constitution changes parliament from two chambers to one
- Presidential term
- Kazakhstan’s Supreme Court said the constitution allows Tokayev to seek a fresh seven-year term
- New office
- A vice presidency was created under the new constitution