The Central Election Commission of the Republic of Kazakhstan has announced the results of the elections to the Senate of the Parliament held on January 14. The elections were held in all regions of the country – 17 oblasts and three cities of republican significance: Astana, Almaty and Shymkent.
Of the 20 elected deputies, only four were senators before. 80% of the mandates have new holders from among representatives of regional maslikhats (representative authorities), regional and district akimats (executive authorities), employees of state organizations, educational institutions, etc.
According to CEC Chairman Nurlan Abdirov, of the 3167 electors on the list representing maslikhats of all levels, 2904, that is, 91.7%, took part in the voting.
The election was monitored by 235 observers representing parties, social movements and non-profit organizations.
The head of the CEC called the competitive level of elections high – on average, more than 6 people applied for one seat in the Senate. Out of 130 applicants, 55 were registered. Most of the candidates went to the polls as self-nominees. “This indicates the growing desire of citizens to participate in the political life of the country,” Nurlan Abdirov said.
Of the 20 new senators, three are women and 17 are men, the average age is 50.3 years, the CEC reported.
Also on September 14, another senator from Astana was elected instead of the retired one.
Recall that there are 49 deputies in the upper house of the Parliament of Kazakhstan. Half of the senators are re-elected every three years.
