### [2026-08-23](/feed/2026/08/23/index.md)

##### 2026 Kazakh legislative election
# Kazakhstanis vote to elect 145 members to the 1st convocation of the unicameral Kurultai following the passage of the new constitution on 15 March. Contesting parties must get at least five percent of the vote in order for lists to gain proportional representation. 




### Sources:

1. [AP](https://apnews.com/article/kazakhstan-election-tokayev-ef0cb883baa7344cc89fc1e655edbd5d)
2. [DW](https://www.dw.com/en/kazakhstans-future-after-the-elections-russia-eu-or-china/a-78449637)

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