Kazakhstan's ruling party wins parliamentary elections: exit polls

ALMATY, Kazakhstan (AFP) -- Kazakhstan's ruling party comfortably won Sunday's elections to a new single-chamber parliament, exit polls suggested, consolidating President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's hold on power. Three exit polls reported by state television gave the pro-Tokayev Adilet party between 70 and 72 percent of t

A party led by allies of Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev won a landslide in parliamentary elections on Sunday, hours after he hinted that he may stay in power beyond his current term. The Adilet party won 71.8 per cent of votes in the election to a new single-chamber parliament, according to an exit poll rel

Candidates from seven state-approved parties are taking part in the election, while opposition parties have been banned. Central Asia's largest nation, Kazakhstan maintains a delicate balance between Russia and the West.

New pro-presidential party wins large majority in Kazakh election, exit polls show  Reuters

Kazakhstan has commenced voting in early elections for its new single-chamber parliament, the Kurultai, following recent constitutional changes. Seven parties are competing for 145 seats, but the landscape is dominated by the pro-presidential Adilet party, as independent and opposition candidates were barred from runni

Kazakhstan votes in a parliamentary election expected to strengthen president’s grip on power  Toronto Star

Kazakhstan is voting in a parliamentary election that is expected to further strengthen President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s grip on power in Central Asia’s largest nation

Kazakhstan votes in a parliamentary election expected to strengthen president’s grip on power  AP News

Only state-approved parties loyal to President Tokayev permitted to take part amid a sweeping constitutional overhaul.

Voting closed in Kazakhstan’s election for a new single-chamber parliament on Sunday, as President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev hinted he may stay in power beyond his current term.

Despite promises of renewal, it is still an authoritarian state