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Kazakhstan to Hold Parliamentary Election in August 2026

4/10/2026

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Kazakhstan will hold a parliamentary election in August 2026, according to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
In March, citizens voted for a new constitution that streamlines the government and establishes Kurultai, meaning "gathering" in Kazakh, as a single-chamber parliament of 145 deputies serving five-year terms.
The existing parliament will dissolve on July 1, 2026.

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Kazakhstan will hold a parliamentary election in August 2026, according to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
In March, citizens voted for a new constitution that streamlines the government and establishes Kurultai, meaning "gathering" in Kazakh, as a single-chamber parliament of 145 deputies serving five-year terms.
The existing parliament will dissolve on July 1, 2026.