Kazakhstan's Tokayev tightens grip on power after snap election

PoliticsNew constitution gives leader say over positions and lawmakers speed to enact his agendaKazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emerges from a voting booth in Astana on Aug. 23 during a snap parliamentary election he called. © ReutersPAUL BARTLETT and NAUBET BISENOVAugust 25, 2026 08:07 JSTALMATY, Kazakhstan -- Kazakhs on Sunday elected members of a streamlined parliament in the first election to be held under a fresh constitution, cementing power for Adilet, a new party representing the old guard.