Kazakhstan Schedules Kurultai Elections for August 23

The first elections to the Kurultai have been scheduled for August 23, 2026, according to a decree signed by Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the Akorda presidential press service reported.

The decree states: "To schedule the election of deputies to the Kurultai of the Republic of Kazakhstan for August 23, 2026."

The decree instructs the Central Election Commission of Kazakhstan to organize and conduct the elections to the Kurultai.

The government of Kazakhstan, as well as the akims (governors) of the capital, regions and cities of republican significance, have been ordered to immediately take all necessary organizational, logistical and financial measures to ensure the elections are held.

The new representative body will consist of 145 deputies, who will be elected for five-year terms. Following the Kurultai elections, the Government of Kazakhstan will resign.

After the first convocation of the Kurultai begins its work, the president will be required, within two months and with the consent of the Kurultai, to appoint the Vice President. During the same period, the chairperson and judges of the Constitutional Court, as well as the chairperson and members of the Central Election Commission and the Supreme Audit Chamber, will also be appointed.

The current heads of these institutions will remain in office until the new appointments take effect.