Kazakhstan sets early presidential elections for November 20

Early presidential elections in Kazakhstan will be held on November 20, follows from a decree signed by the current president of the republic, Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev.

“According to the previously announced electoral schedule and in accordance with the Constitution of the country, today I signed a decree on the appointment of early presidential elections in the Republic of Kazakhstan on November 20, 2022,” — quotes Tokayev, his press service.

According to him, these elections will launch the electoral cycle, which will lead to a radical reset of the entire political system. The head of state also noted that this would allow in the future to concentrate on solving long-term tasks to ensure sustainable economic growth, improve the welfare and quality of life of citizens.

Tokayev earlier approved constitutional amendments on a seven-year term of presidency and signed a decree on renaming the capital of the republic to Astana. In a message published on September 1, Tokayev proposed holding early presidential elections in Kazakhstan in the autumn and extending the term of office of the head of state from six years now to seven, eliminating the possibility of re-election.

Tokayev became the President of Kazakhstan on March 20, 2019 after Nursultan Nazarbayev resigned. On March 23 of the same year, the capital was renamed in his honor. Nazarbayev has headed the republic since 1990, he has held the presidency for almost 29 years.

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