A total of 10,971 candidates have registered for Kazakhstan’s snap maslikhat elections, scheduled for November 29. Of these, 1,219 are running on party lists, while another 9,752 have registered in single-member constituencies. Women and young people make up more than 43% of candidates on party lists. The figures were announced at the second meeting of the Central Election Commission (CEC). The order in which the seven political parties will appear on ballot papers was also determined by a draw. Meanwhile, election campaigning is underway. It began after 6 p.m. on November 1 and will end at midnight at the start of November 28, which has been designated as a day of electoral silence.
«I would like to remind everyone that election campaigning is prohibited on election day and the day before. Previously displayed printed campaign materials may remain in place. Campaign materials posted online may also remain where they are, but must not be featured on the homepages of websites. The publication of opinion poll results, election forecasts, other election-related research findings, and results of polls measuring support for political parties is prohibited in the media and on online platforms during the five days leading up to election day and on election day itself,» said Lyazzat Suiindik, a CEC member.
Ballot papers were also presented at the CEC meeting. They will come in different colors, with each featuring an «Against All» option. To make voting more convenient, the CEC has introduced two digital services. The first will allow voters’ permanent registration to be verified and their names added to the electoral roll upon written request. The service will be available at more than 5,000 polling stations. The second is designed for citizens without permanent registration, allowing them to obtain temporary registration for election day. Both services were developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development and the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The measures are expected to help more citizens exercise their right to vote.
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