Kazakhstan’s Central Election Commission reported that, as of 2 p.m. Astana time, voter turnout had exceeded 53% nationwide, with more than 6.696 million citizens voting in the elections to the unicameral Kurultai. The highest turnout has been recorded in the Kyzylorda region, where over 64% of voters had already cast their ballots. Turnout reached just over 63% in the Abai region and 62.89% in the Zhetisu region. Polling stations remain open, and voter turnout data will continue to be updated throughout the day.
«As of 2 p.m., a total of
6,696,002 voters nationwide had received their ballots, representing 53.12% of
those registered to vote. Voting has concluded at 305 polling stations located
in areas of temporary residence. The next voter turnout update will be released
at 4 p.m.,» noted Shavkhat
Utemissov, Secretary of
the
Central Election Commission of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

