Extraordinary elections of deputies of the Majilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan will be held on March 19. This was reported by the press service of Akorda, the national portal "Adyrna" wrote.
By the decree of January 19, 2023, the head of state dissolved the seventh elected Majilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan and appointed extraordinary elections of deputies of the Majilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan for March 19, 2023.
"Now 70 percent of Majilis deputies are elected through the party list, and the remaining 30 percent are elected from single-mandate constituencies. Maslikhat deputies in regions and cities of republican importance are also elected according to a mixed system. 50 percent of deputies are elected through a single-mandate system, 50 percent are elected according to the party list. And the district and in maslikhat elections in cities of regional significance, citizens vote for candidates from single-mandate constituencies. Thus, mazhilis and maslikhats will be formed according to a new model. Then the interests of voters will be fully protected at the national and regional levels. Citizens with different views will be allowed to come to representative power. Further development of civil society a significant situation is created.
All this strengthens political competition, ensures the transparency of the political system. It also paves the way for the formation of a new generation of politicians. Territorial election commissions play an important role in organizing and conducting the election campaign. Now the regional election commissions work regularly in a professional manner. This decision ensures the quality of election-related activities. Strict control will be carried out to ensure that the upcoming elections are held in accordance with the law, fair and transparent. The Central Election Commission and the General Prosecutor's Office are responsible for this. The election campaign is closely monitored by domestic and international observers. At this point, it is important for our citizens to be active as observers. According to the law, all candidates and parties are given the same opportunity to appear in the media.
