CIS Observer Mission head highlights Kazakhstan’s advanced approach to engaging youth in elections

In Kazakhstan on 23 August 2026, the country held its first Kurultai elections. Exit polls put the Adilet party near 72 percent, and Putin congratulated Tokayev on the Adilet party's victory in the parliamentary elections. The head of the CIS Observer Mission highlighted Kazakhstan's advanced approach to engaging youth in elections. An Azerbaijani MP and the Turkish ambassador observed high voter turnout, and the Palestinian ambassador praised the voting process. Tokayev said the name of Kazakhstan's Vice President would be announced within 7 to 10 days.