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Kazakhstan votes in a parliamentary election expected to strengthen president’s grip on power
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 23, 2026
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Key points President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has been in office since 2019. He initiated a constitutional overhaul in March, which was supported by 87% of voters.
A presidential influence is likely to grow after an election. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has been in office since 2019. He initiated a constitutional overhaul in March, which was supported by 87% of voters.
This overhaul led to the creation of a single-chamber parliament. The election to this new parliament is now complete.
The outcome is expected to favor the president, with his allied parties predicted to perform well. For more information on the election results, further details are available.
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Category: government Published: August 23, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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