Kazakhstan Votes for Its Future: All Polling Stations Open
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On March 15, 2026, Kazakhstan began voting in a referendum on the draft of the new Constitution. All 10,388 polling stations across the country, including 71 stations at embassies in 54 countries, have opened for voting.
The voter list includes 12,461,796 citizens, and 17,514 absentee ballots have been issued upon written request. Abroad, the first polling stations opened at the Kazakh embassies in Seoul and Tokyo. In Tokyo, third-year university student Zhibek Aydin was the first to vote, while in Seoul, Ernar Sarsenbaev, an AFoCO staff member, cast his ballot.
In the capital, Majilis and Senate chairs — Erlan Koshanov and Maulen Ashimbaev — voted, emphasizing the historical significance of the referendum. In Almaty, queues formed at polling stations, though voting proceeds calmly and in an organized manner.
State advisor Erlan Karin noted that the referendum concludes a 189-day public discussion involving thousands of citizens, experts, and civil society members. He emphasized that the vote determines Kazakhstan’s future, including the principles and values on which society will develop.
This is the third referendum in four years, and the practice of making key decisions via nationwide voting has become part of the country’s political culture. Kazakhstan demonstrates an open dialogue between the state and society, reflecting its commitment to progress and consolidated decision-making.
In the capital, Majilis and Senate chairs — Erlan Koshanov and Maulen Ashimbaev — voted, emphasizing the historical significance of the referendum. In Almaty, queues formed at polling stations, though voting proceeds calmly and in an organized manner.
State advisor Erlan Karin noted that the referendum concludes a 189-day public discussion involving thousands of citizens, experts, and civil society members. He emphasized that the vote determines Kazakhstan’s future, including the principles and values on which society will develop.
This is the third referendum in four years, and the practice of making key decisions via nationwide voting has become part of the country’s political culture. Kazakhstan demonstrates an open dialogue between the state and society, reflecting its commitment to progress and consolidated decision-making.
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