CEC: voter turnout reaches 72.15% as of 6 p.m.

CEC: voter turnout reaches 72.15% as of 6 p.m.

Kazakhstan’s Central Election Commission reported that, as of 6 p.m. Astana time, voter turnout had exceeded 72% nationwide. More than 9.095 million citizens had cast their ballots in the elections to the unicameral Kurultai. The Turkistan region recorded the highest voter turnout, with more than 90% of residents having already voted. In the Zhetisu region, turnout reached 89.69%, while the Kyzylorda region recorded slightly more than 88%. Polling stations will remain open until 8 p.m. local time, and voter turnout figures will continue to be updated.