NURLAN ABDIROV INSPECTS MANGYSTAU REGION’S

 READINESS FOR MASLIKHAT ELECTIONS

From 7 to 9 November, Nurlan Abdirov, Chairman of the Central Election Commission of the Republic of Kazakhstan, visited Mangystau Region on an inspection trip as part of preparations for the elections of maslikhat deputies in the Republic of Kazakhstan, scheduled for 29 November 2026.

During his working visit, Nurlan Abdirov met with representatives of government bodies and members of territorial and district election commissions in Mangystau Region. The meeting addressed interagency cooperation, coordination between government bodies and election commissions, and organizational readiness for the forthcoming electoral campaign. Particular attention was paid to the timely resolution of issues arising during election preparations.

“Preparations for the elections of maslikhat deputies are actively under way across the country. Members of the Central Election Commission are currently making working visits to the regions. These visits are inspections aimed at assessing local readiness for the elections. During the meetings, we hear reports from the heads of government bodies, internal affairs agencies, prosecution authorities and emergency services, as well as representatives of employment and social programmes departments. At this stage, it is essential to set the work on the right course and ensure an appropriate level of preparedness in the time remaining before the elections,” emphasized the Chairman of the Central Election Commission of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

During the visit, Nurlan Abdirov, accompanied by Shavkhat Utemissov, Secretary of the Central Election Commission of the Republic of Kazakhstan, visited several polling stations across the region. In particular, they reviewed the work of District Election Commission No. 9 and Precinct Election Commission No. 154 in the village of Zhetybai, Karakiya District, as well as District Election Commission No. 4 and Precinct Election Commissions Nos. 44 and 45 in the regional capital.

Discussions focused on cooperation between election commissions at different levels, organizational readiness for voting, compliance with electoral legislation, and the provision of the necessary conditions for citizens to exercise their electoral rights.

During the visit, particular attention was paid to the readiness of district election commissions. A training seminar was held for members of the region’s territorial and district election commissions, attended by 133 participants. The seminar covered current issues relating to the organization and conduct of maslikhat elections at all levels, the main stages of the electoral process, the powers and duties of election commission members, and practical aspects of applying electoral legislation. Particular emphasis was placed on ensuring legality, transparency and compliance with established procedures at every stage of the electoral campaign.

These inspection visits are intended to assess local election preparations, provide methodological and organizational support, and ensure that the electoral process is properly organized. A total of 393 election commissions will be involved in conducting maslikhat elections at all levels in Mangystau Region, including 8 territorial, 118 district and 267 precinct election commissions. The commissions comprise 2,475 members, while the region has more than 455,000 voters.

During an inspection visit to Shymkent, Mukhtar Yerman, Deputy Chairman of the Central Election Commission, also reviewed the equipment and facilities at polling stations, voter information arrangements and the operation of call centers. An expanded meeting with representatives of government bodies and territorial election commissions addressed compliance with electoral legislation during election campaigning, public order and security on election day, and accessibility for voters with disabilities. Attention was also paid to the training of election commission members.

In Shymkent, 365 polling stations have been prepared for the elections. More than 724,000 city residents are included on the electoral rolls. Five call centers are operating to provide citizens with information on voting procedures and the location of their polling station.