Seven in 10 Kazakh citizens are ready to vote in the
Kurultai elections on August 23, according to the Kazakhstan Institute for
Strategic Studies. Experts analyzed the results of six sociological surveys
conducted by various organizations in June and July. All six recorded a high
level of electoral activity, ranging from 70% to nearly 76%, despite
differences in methodology. Around 90% of respondents are aware of the upcoming
elections. Older citizens show the strongest intention to vote, with the figure
exceeding 80%. Among young people, it stands at around 70%. Women are about
five percentage points more likely than men to say they are ready to go to the
polls on August 23. The surveys also identified the factors that influence
voters’ choice of political party. For nearly half of respondents, specific
initiatives and unity within a party are important. Voters also consider how
closely a party’s views align with their own, the prospects for societal
development, and its vision for the country’s future.
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