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Kazakhstan elections

Kazakhstan’s First Go at Direct Elections of District Mayors

Kazakhstan’s First Go at Direct Elections of District Mayors

By Colleen Wood
Incumbents from the ruling party swept elections for district-level leadership.

Mamai ‘Banned Everywhere’ as Court Clarifies Suspended Sentence Terms 

Mamai ‘Banned Everywhere’ as Court Clarifies Suspended Sentence Terms 

By Catherine Putz
The court clarified that Mamai, a noted opposition politician, is indeed banned from all conceivable forms of participation in social or political conversations in Kazakhstan. 
Neither Exciting nor Boring: Kazakhstan Prepares for Parliamentary Elections

Neither Exciting nor Boring: Kazakhstan Prepares for Parliamentary Elections

By Paolo Sorbello
The announced opening up of the political field still fails to leave room for opposition.

Kazakh Opposition Organizing Against Snap Elections

Kazakh Opposition Organizing Against Snap Elections

By Catherine Putz
Although no date has been set, Kazakhstan’s likely imminent presidential election has drawn sharp criticism from opposition figures.

Kazakh Leader Calls for Snap Presidential Election

Kazakh Leader Calls for Snap Presidential Election

By Catherine Putz
The Kazakh president, whose constitutional referendum this summer aimed to bring about a "New" Kazakhstan, has moved, rhetorically, on to speaking of a “Just” Kazakhstan.

Akim Elections: More Cosmetic Reform in Kazakhstan?

Akim Elections: More Cosmetic Reform in Kazakhstan?

By Colleen Wood
Direct election of village leadership is another example of cosmetic reform in Kazakhstan.

Date Set for Kazakhstan’s Parliamentary Elections

Date Set for Kazakhstan’s Parliamentary Elections

By Catherine Putz
If the past sets any precedent, we can expect an overwhelming win for Nur-Otan - the ruling party headed by First President Nursultan Nazarbayev
What Does Kazakhstan’s Presidential Election Mean for the US?

What Does Kazakhstan’s Presidential Election Mean for the US?

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from George Voloshin.

Kazakhstan Turns a Blind Eye to the Opposition Riddle

Kazakhstan Turns a Blind Eye to the Opposition Riddle

By Paolo Sorbello
The government’s reaction to election protests obfuscates the diverse nature of civic activism in Kazakhstan.

Snap Presidential Elections Called in Kazakhstan. But Why?

Snap Presidential Elections Called in Kazakhstan. But Why?

By Catherine Putz
One really has to wonder what the point of all this political theater has been?

Did Kazakhstan's Elections Matter?

Did Kazakhstan's Elections Matter?

By Catherine Putz
Why did Astana hold elections early and does it matter that the results were more of the same?
Understanding Kazakhstan’s Politics, Again

Understanding Kazakhstan’s Politics, Again

By Dena Sholk
The people of Kazakhstan have made their preferences clear.

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