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Nur Otan Tops Kazakh Parliamentary Election That ‘Lacked Genuine Competition’
January 11, 2021

Nur Otan Tops Kazakh Parliamentary Election That ‘Lacked Genuine Competition’

By Catherine Putz
The new Kazakh parliament will, at least numerically, look very much like the previous iteration.

Why Kazakhstan’s Parliamentary Elections Matter
January 07, 2021

Why Kazakhstan’s Parliamentary Elections Matter

By Benjamin Godwin
While the result is not in doubt, the elections could mark the next stage in Kazakhstan’s ongoing transition of power.
Election Campaign Kicks Off Slow in Kazakhstan
December 15, 2020

Election Campaign Kicks Off Slow in Kazakhstan

By Paolo Sorbello
After some initial commotion in the political environment, the parliamentary race folded back into a roll-call of loyalists. 

Kazakhstan’s Parliamentary Elections: The Ablyazov Effect
December 03, 2020

Kazakhstan’s Parliamentary Elections: The Ablyazov Effect

By Catherine Putz
Mukhtar Ablyazov is kryptonite in Kazakh politics.

Date Set for Kazakhstan’s Parliamentary Elections
October 21, 2020

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

Did Kazakhstan's Elections Matter?
March 31, 2016

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?

Western Whitewashing of Kazakhstan's Election
March 22, 2016

Western Whitewashing of Kazakhstan's Election

By Casey Michel
Not only was the recent election more of the same, but Astana seems to have roped the same experts into praising it.
Meet Kazakhstan's New Parliament, Same as the Old Parliament
March 21, 2016

Meet Kazakhstan's New Parliament, Same as the Old Parliament

By Catherine Putz
Exit polls point to an overwhelming Nur Otan victory, not that anyone expected anything else.

Is Kazakhstan Holding the World’s Most Boring Election?
March 14, 2016

Is Kazakhstan Holding the World’s Most Boring Election?

By Catherine Putz
In other words, the “low-key” election will do nothing to infuse Astana with new ideas or fresh blood.

Why Is Kazakhstan Holding Early Parliamentary Elections?
January 26, 2016

Why Is Kazakhstan Holding Early Parliamentary Elections?

By Catherine Putz
The president’s party already has a supermajority, so why hold snap elections?

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