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The entry for Kazakhstan published Legislative branch in 34 editions of 34, from 1992 to 2025. The text changed in 27 editions. Each is shown as published. Legislative branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 27
- the first edition with it
- 1992
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Legislative branch” (1992 to 2025), “Supreme Council” (1994 to 1995), “Senate” (1996) and “Majilis” (1996).
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2025 edition
Rewritten since 2024Supreme Soviet
Supreme Soviet
unicameral Supreme Soviet
unicameral Supreme Soviet
Published as “Legislative branch”
unicameral
Published as “Supreme Council”
elections last held 7 March 1994 (next to be held NA 1999); results - percent of vote by party NA; seats - (177 total) Union Peoples' Unity of Kazakhstan 33, Federation of Trade Unions of the Republic of Kazakhstan 11, People's Congress of Kazakhstan Party 9, Socialist Party of Kazakhstan 8, Peasant Union of the Republic Kazakhstan 4, Social Movement "LAD" 4, Organization of Veterans 1, Union of Youth of Kazakhstan 1, Democratic Committee for Human Rights 1, Association of Lawyers of Kazakhstan 1, International Public Committee "Aral-Asia-Kazakhstan" 1, Congress of Entrepreneurs of Kazakhstan 1, Deputies of the 12th Supreme Soviet 40, independents 62
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
unicameral
elections last held 7 March 1994 (next to be held NA 1999); results -
percent of vote by party NA; seats - (177 total) Union Peoples' Unity
of Kazakhstan 33, Federation of Trade Unions of the Republic of
Kazakhstan 11, People's Congress of Kazakhstan Party 9, Socialist
Party of Kazakhstan 8, Peasant Union of the Republic Kazakhstan 4,
Social Movement "LAD" 4, Organization of Veterans 1, Union of Youth of
Kazakhstan 1, Democratic Committee for Human Rights 1, Association of
Lawyers of Kazakhstan 1, International Public Committee
"Aral-Asia-Kazakhstan" 1, Congress of Entrepreneurs of Kazakhstan 1,
Deputies of the 12th Supreme Soviet 40, independents 62
Published as “Legislative branch”
unicameral
Published as “Supreme Council”
elections last held 7 March 1994 (next to be held NA 1999); results - percent of vote by party NA; seats - (177 total) Union Peoples' Unity of Kazakhstan 33, Confederation of Trade Unions of the Republic of Kazakhstan 11, Peoples' Congress of Kazakhstan Party 9, Socialist Party of Kazakhstan 8, Peasant Union of the Republic Kazakhstan 4, Social Movement LAD 4, Organization of Veterans 1, Union of Youth of Kazakhstan 1, Democratic Committee for Human Rights 1, Association of Lawyers of Kazakhstan 1, International Public Committee "Aral-Asia-Kazakhstan" 1, Congress of Entrepreneurs of Kazakhstan 1, Deputies of the 12th Supreme Soviet 40, independents 62
note: the Supreme Council disbanded 12 March 1995 following a Constitutional Court ruling that the March 1994 elections were invalid
unicameral
elections last held 7 March 1994 (next to be held NA
1999); results -
Union Peoples' UnityFederation Confederation of Trade Unions
of the Republic ofPeople's Peoples' Congress of Kazakhstan
Party 9, Socialist
Republic Kazakhstan 4,"LAD" LAD 4, Organization of Veterans
1, Union of Youth of
Rights 1, Association ofCommittee
Committee "Aral-Asia-Kazakhstan" 1, Congress of Entrepreneurs of
Kazakhstan 1,
note: the Supreme Council disbanded 12 March 1995 following a
Constitutional Court ruling that the March 1994 elections were invalid
Entry published as “Kazakstan”.
Published as “Legislative branch”
bicameral Parliament
Published as “Senate”
- elections (indirect) last held 5 December 1995 (next to be held NA 1999);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (47 total) "independent" state officials 25, progovernment parties 11, other parties 2, vacant 9 (of which 7 are to be nominated by the president)
Published as “Majilis”
- elections last held 9 December and 23 December 1995 (next to be held NA);
- percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (67 total) seats by party NA;
- note - 172 candidates were forwarded by parties and social organizations and 113 candidates were independents
Rewritten: too little of the 1995 text remains to mark the changes.
bicameral Parliament
elections (indirect) last held 5 December 1995 (next to be
held NA 1999); results - percent of vote by party NA; seats - (47
total) "independent" state officials 25, progovernment parties 11,
other parties 2, vacant 9 (of which 7 are to be nominated by the
president)
elections last held 9 December and 23 December 1995 (next
to be held NA); percent of vote by party NA; seats - (67 total)
seats by party NA; note - 172 candidates were forwarded by parties
and social organizations and 113 candidates were independents
Entry published as “Kazakstan”.
- bicameral Parliament consists of the Senate (47 seats; 7 senators are appointed by the president; other members are popularly elected, two each from each oblast and Almaty, to serve four-year terms) and the Majilis (67 seats; members are popularly elected to serve four-year terms);
- note - with the oblasts being reduced to 14, the Senate will eventually be reduced to 37
- elections:
- Senate - (indirect) last held 5 December 1995 (next to be held NA 1999); Majilis - last held 9 December and 23 December 1995 (next to be held NA 1999)
- election results:
- Senate - percent of vote by party - NA;
- seats by party - party members 13, no party affiliation 34, of which "independent" state officials 25, nominated by the president 7, elected by popular vote 15;
- Majilis - percent of vote by party - NA;
- seats by party - party members 22, no party affiliation 45
Rewritten: too little of the 1996 text remains to mark the changes.
bicameral Parliament consists of the Senate (47
seats; 7 senators are appointed by the president; other members are
popularly elected, two each from each oblast and Almaty, to serve
four-year terms) and the Majilis (67 seats; members are popularly
elected to serve four-year terms); note - with the oblasts being
reduced to 14, the Senate will eventually be reduced to 37
elections: Senate - (indirect) last held 5 December 1995 (next to be
held NA 1999); Majilis - last held 9 December and 23 December 1995
(next to be held NA 1999)
election results: Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by
party - party members 13, no party affiliation 34, of which
"independent" state officials 25, nominated by the president 7,
elected by popular vote 15; Majilis - percent of vote by party - NA;
seats by party - party members 22, no party affiliation 45
- bicameral Parliament consists of the Senate (47 seats; 7 senators are appointed by the president; other members are popularly elected, two each from each oblast and Almaty, to serve four-year terms) and the Majilis (67 seats; members are popularly elected to serve four-year terms);
- note-with the oblasts being reduced to 14, the Senate will eventually be reduced to 37
- elections:
- Senate-(indirect) last held 5 December 1995 (next to be held NA 1999); Majilis-last held 9 December and 23 December 1995 (next to be held NA 1999)
- election results:
- Senate-percent of vote by party-NA;
- seats by party-party members 13, no party affiliation 34, of which "independent" state officials 25, nominated by the president 7, elected by popular vote 15;
- Majilis-percent of vote by party-NA;
- seats by party-PUP 24, December National Democratic Party 12, Kazakh Agrarian Union 5, Confederation of Kazakh Trade Unions 5, KPK 2, independents and others 19
bicameral Parliament consists of the Senate (47
seats; 7 senators are appointed by the president; other members are
popularly elected, two each from each oblast and Almaty, to serve
four-year terms) and the Majilis (67 seats; members are popularly
elected to serve four-year terms); note - with note-with the oblasts being
to 14, the Senate will eventually be reduced to 37
elections: Senate - (indirect) Senate-(indirect) last held 5 December 1995 (next to be
held NA 1999); Majilis - last Majilis-last held 9 December and 23 December 1995
to be held NA 1999)
election results: Senate - percent Senate-percent of vote by party - NA; party-NA; seats byparty - party party-party members 13, no party affiliation 34, of which
"independent" state officials 25, nominated by the president 7,
elected by popular vote 15; Majilis - percent Majilis-percent of vote by party - NA;party-NA; seats
by party - party members 22, no party affiliation 45 party-PUP 24, December National Democratic Party 12, Kazakh
Agrarian Union 5, Confederation of Kazakh Trade Unions 5, KPK 2,
independents and others 19
- bicameral Parliament consists of the Senate (47 seats; 7 senators are appointed by the president; other members are popularly elected, two from each oblast and Almaty, to serve four-year terms) and the Majilis (67 seats; members are popularly elected to serve four-year terms);
- note--with the oblasts being reduced to 14, the Senate will eventually be reduced to 37
- elections:
- Senate--(indirect) last held 5 December 1995 (next to be held NA 1999); Majilis--last held 9 December and 23 December 1995 (next to be held NA 1999)
- election results:
- Senate--percent of vote by party--NA;
- seats by party--party members 13, no party affiliation 34, of which "independent" state officials 25, nominated by the president 7, elected by popular vote 15;
- Majilis--percent of vote by party--NA;
- seats by party--PUP 24, December National Democratic Party 12, Kazakhstan Agrarian Union 5, Confederation of Kazakh Trade Unions 5, KPK 2, independents and others 19
bicameral Parliament consists of the Senate (47
(47 seats; 7 senators are appointed by the president; other members are
are popularly elected, two each from each oblast and Almaty, to serve
four-year terms) and the Majilis (67 seats; members are popularly
elected to serve four-year terms); note-with note--with the oblasts being reduced
reduced to 14, the Senate will eventually be reduced to 37
elections: Senate-(indirect) Senate--(indirect) last held 5 December 1995 (next to be
held NA 1999); Majilis-last Majilis--last held 9 December and 23 December 1995 (next
(next to be held NA 1999)
election results: Senate-percent Senate--percent of vote by party-NA; party--NA; seats byparty-party party--party members 13, no party affiliation 34, of which
"independent" state officials 25, nominated by the president 7,
elected by popular vote 15; Majilis-percent Majilis--percent of vote by party-NA; seats party--NA;
seats by party-PUP party--PUP 24, December National Democratic Party 12, Kazakh
Kazakhstan Agrarian Union 5, Confederation of Kazakh Trade Unions 5,
KPK 2,
- bicameral Parliament consists of the Senate (47 seats; 7 senators are appointed by the president; other members are popularly elected, two from each oblast and Almaty, to serve six-year terms) and the Majilis (67 seats; the addition of 10 "Party List" seats brings the total to 77; members are popularly elected to serve five-year terms);
- note - with the oblasts being reduced to 14, the Senate will eventually be reduced to 37;
- a number of Senate seats come up for reelection every two years
- elections:
- Senate - (indirect) last held 17 September 1999 (next to be held NA 2001); Majilis - last held 10 October 1999 (next to be held NA 2004)
- election results:
- Senate - percent of vote by party - NA;
- seats by party - NA;
- 16 seats up for election in 1999, candidates nominated by local councils;
- Majilis - percent of vote by party - NA;
- seats by party - Otan 25, Civic Party 10, Communist Party 3, Agrarian Party 3, People's Cooperative Party 1, independents 32, 3 seats unaccounted for note - most independent candidates are affiliated with parastatal enterprises and other pro-government institutions
bicameral Parliament consists of the Senate
four-yearfour-year five-year terms); note--with note - with the oblasts being37 37; a number of Senate seats come up for reelection every two years
elections: Senate--(indirect) Senate - (indirect) last held 5 December 1995 17 September 1999 (next to be1999); Majilis--last 2001); Majilis - last held 9 December and 23 December 199510 October 1999 (next to be held NA 1999) 2004)
election results: Senate--percent Senate - percent of vote by party--NA; party - NA; seats by
party--party members 13, noaffiliation 34, of which - NA; 16 seats up for election in 1999, candidates nominated by
"independent" state officials 25,the president 7, local councils; Majilis - percent of vote by
elected by popular vote 15; Majilis--percentparty--NA;party - NA; seats by party--PUP 24, December National Democratic party - Otan 25, Civic Party 12, 10, Communist Party 3, Agrarian
KazakhstanUnion 5, Confederation of Kazakh Trade Unions 5, Party 3, People's Cooperative Party 1, independents 32, 3 seats unaccounted for note - most independent candidates are affiliated with parastatal enterprises and
KPK 2,others 19 other pro-government institutions
- bicameral Parliament consists of the Senate (47 seats; 7 senators are appointed by the president; other members are popularly elected, two from each of the former oblasts and the former capital of Almaty, to serve six-year terms) and the Majilis (67 seats; the addition of 10 "Party List" seats brings the total to 77; members are popularly elected to serve five-year terms);
- note - with the oblasts being reduced to 14, the Senate will eventually be reduced to 37;
- a number of Senate seats come up for reelection every two years elections: Senate - (indirect) last held 17 September 1999 (next to be held NA 2001);
- Majilis - last held 10 and 24 October and 26 December 1999 (next to be held NA 2004) election results: Senate - percent of vote by party - NA%;
- seats by party - NA;
- 16 seats up for election in 1999, candidates nominated by local councils;
- Majilis - percent of vote by party - NA%;
- seats by party - Otan 23, Civic Party 13, Communist Party 3, Agrarian Party 3, People's Cooperative Party 1, independents 34;
- note - most independent candidates are affiliated with parastatal enterprises and other pro-government institutions
bicameral Parliament consists of the Senate (47 seats; 7 senators are appointed by the president; other members are popularly elected, two from each oblast of the former oblasts and the former capital of Almaty, to serve six-year terms) and the Majilis (67 seats; the addition of 10 "Party List" seats brings the total to 77; members are popularly elected to serve five-year terms); note - with the oblasts being reduced to 14, the Senate will eventually be reduced to 37; a number of Senate seats come up for reelection every two yearsNA; NA%; seats by party - NA; 16 seats up for election in 1999, candidates nominated by local councils; Majilis - percent of vote by party - NA; NA%; seats by party - Otan 25, 23, Civic Party 10, 13, Communist Party 3, Agrarian Party 3, People's Cooperative Party 1, independents 32, 3 seats unaccounted for 34; note - most independent candidates are affiliated with parastatal enterprises and other pro-government institutions
The same text in 2002 and 2003.
bicameral Parliament consists of the Senate (39 seats - previously 47 seats; 7 senators are appointed by the president; other members are popularly elected, two from each of the 14 oblasts, the capital of Astana, and the city of Almaty, to serve six-year terms) and the Majilis (77 seats; 10 out of the 77 Majilis members are elected from the winning party's lists; members are popularly elected to serve five-year terms)
- election results:
- note - the election results are for the old Senate structure;
- Senate - percent of vote by party - NA%;
- seats by party - NA;
- 16 seats up for election in 1999, candidates nominated by local councils;
- Majilis - percent of vote by party - NA%;
- seats by party - Otan 23, Civic Party 13, Communist Party 3, Agrarian Party 3, People's Cooperative Party 1, independents 34;
- note - most independent candidates are affiliated with parastatal enterprises and other pro-government institutions
- elections:
- Senate - (indirect) last held 17 September 1999 (next to be held NA December 2005);
- Majilis - last held 10 and 24 October and 26 December 1999 (next to be held NA 2004)
bicameral Parliament consists of the Senate (47 (39 seats - previously 47 seats; 7 senators are appointed by the president; other members are popularly elected, two from each of the former oblasts and 14 oblasts, the former capital of Astana, and the city of Almaty, to serve six-year terms) and the Majilis (67 (77 seats; the addition of 10 "Party List" seats brings out of the total to 77; 77 Majilis members are elected from the winning party's lists; members are popularly elected to serve five-year terms); terms)
election results: note - with the oblasts being reduced to 14, the Senate will eventually be reduced to 37; a number of Senate seats come up election results are for reelection every two years elections: the old Senate - (indirect) last held 17 September 1999 (next to be held NA 2001); Majilis - last held 10 and 24 October and 26 December 1999 (next to be held NA 2004) election results: structure; Senate - percent of vote by party - NA%; seats by party - NA; 16 seats up for election in 1999, candidates nominated by local councils; Majilis - percent of vote by party - NA%; seats by party - Otan 23, Civic Party 13, Communist Party 3, Agrarian Party 3, People's Cooperative Party 1, independents 34; note - most independent candidates are affiliated with parastatal enterprises and other pro-government institutions
elections: Senate - (indirect) last held 17 September 1999 (next to be held NA December 2005); Majilis - last held 10 and 24 October and 26 December 1999 (next to be held NA 2004)
The same text in 2004 and 2005.
bicameral Parliament consists of the Senate (39 seats; 7 senators are appointed by the president; other members are popularly elected, two from each of the 14 oblasts, the capital of Astana, and the city of Almaty, to serve six-year terms; note - formerly composed of 47 seats) and the Majilis (77 seats; 10 out of the 77 Majilis members are elected from the winning party's lists; members are popularly elected to serve five-year terms)
- elections:
- Senate - (indirect) last held 17 September 1999 (next to be held December 2005);
- Majilis - last held 19 September and 3 October 2004 (next to be held September 2009)
- election results:
- Senate - percent of vote by party - NA%;
- seats by party - NA;
- candidates nominated by local councils;
- Majilis - percent of vote by party - NA%;
- seats by party - Otan 42, AIST 11, ASAR (All Together) 4, Ak Zhol (Bright Path) 1, Democratic Party 1, independent 18;
- note - most independent candidates are affiliated with parastatal enterprises and other pro-government institutions
bicameral Parliament consists of the Senate (39 seats - previously 47 seats; 7 senators are appointed by the president; other members are popularly elected, two from each of the 14 oblasts, the capital of Astana, and the city of Almaty, to serve six-year terms) terms; note - formerly composed of 47 seats) and the Majilis (77 seats; 10 out of the 77 Majilis members are elected from the winning party's lists; members are popularly elected to serve five-year terms)election results: note elections: Senate - the (indirect) last held 17 September 1999 (next to be held December 2005); Majilis - last held 19 September and 3 October 2004 (next to be held September 2009)
election results are for the old Senate structure; results: Senate - percent of vote by party - NA%; seats by party - NA; 16 seats up for election in 1999, candidates nominated by local councils; Majilis - percent of vote by party - NA%; seats by party - Otan 23, Civic Party 13, Communist Party 3, Agrarian Party 3, People's Cooperative 42, AIST 11, ASAR (All Together) 4, Ak Zhol (Bright Path) 1, Democratic Party 1, independents 34; independent 18; note - most independent candidates are affiliated with parastatal enterprises and other pro-government institutions
elections: Senate - (indirect) last held 17 September 1999 (next to be held NA December 2005); Majilis - last held 10 and 24 October and 26 December 1999 (next to be held NA 2004)
bicameral Parliament consists of the Senate (39 seats; 7 senators are appointed by the president; other members are elected by local government bodies, 2 from each of the 14 oblasts, the capital of Astana, and the city of Almaty, to serve six-year terms; note - formerly composed of 47 seats) and the Mazhilis (77 seats; 10 out of the 77 Mazhilis members are elected from the winning party's lists; members are popularly elected to serve five-year terms)
- elections:
- Senate - (indirect) last held December 2005;
- next to be held in 2011;
- Mazhilis - last held 19 September and 3 October 2004 (next to be held in September 2009)
- election results:
- Senate - percent of vote by party - NA;
- seats by party - NA;
- candidates nominated by local councils;
- Mazhilis - percent of vote by party - NA;
- seats by party - Otan 42, AIST 11, ASAR (All Together) 4, Aq Zhol (Bright Path) 1, Democratic Party 1 (party refused to take the seat due to criticism of the election and seat remained unoccupied), independent 18;
- note - most independent candidates are affiliated with parastatal enterprises and other pro-government institutions
bicameral Parliament consists of the Senate (39 seats; 7 senators are appointed by the president; other members are popularly elected, two elected by local government bodies, 2 from each of the 14 oblasts, the capital of Astana, and the city of Almaty, to serve six-year terms; note - formerly composed of 47 seats) and the Majilis Mazhilis (77 seats; 10 out of the 77 Majilis Mazhilis members are elected from the winning party's lists; members are popularly elected to serve five-year terms)
elections: Senate - (indirect) last held 17 September 1999 (next December 2005; next to be held December 2005); Majilis in 2011; Mazhilis - last held 19 September and 3 October 2004 (next to be held in September 2009)
election results: Senate - percent of vote by party - NA%; NA; seats by party - NA; candidates nominated by local councils; Majilis Mazhilis - percent of vote by party - NA%; NA; seats by party - Otan 42, AIST 11, ASAR (All Together) 4, Ak Aq Zhol (Bright Path) 1, Democratic Party 1, 1 (party refused to take the seat due to criticism of the election and seat remained unoccupied), independent 18; note - most independent candidates are affiliated with parastatal enterprises and other pro-government institutions
The same text in 2007 and 2008.
bicameral Parliament consists of the Senate (47 seats; 7 members are appointed by the president; other members are elected by local assemblies; to serve six-year terms) and the Mazhilis (107 seats; 9 out of the 107 Mazhilis members are elected from the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan, which represents the country's ethnic minorities; members are popularly elected to serve five-year terms)
- elections:
- Senate - (indirect) last held December 2005;
- next to be held in 2011;
- Mazhilis - last held 18 August 2007 (next to be held in 2012)
- election results:
- Senate - percent of vote by party - NA;
- seats by party - NA;
- Mazhilis - percent of vote by party - Nur-Otan 88.1%, NSDP 4.6%, Ak Zhol 3.3%, Auyl 1.6%, Communist People's Party 1.3%, Patriots Party .8% Ruhaniyat .4%;
- seats by party - Nur-Otan 98;
- note - parties must achieve a threshold of 7% of the electorate to qualify for seats in the Mazhilis
bicameral Parliament consists of the Senate (39 (47 seats; 7 senators members are appointed by the president; other members are elected by local government bodies, 2 from each of the 14 oblasts, the capital of Astana, and the city of Almaty, assemblies; to serve six-year terms; note - formerly composed of 47 seats) terms) and the Mazhilis (77 (107 seats; 10 9 out of the 77 107 Mazhilis members are elected from the winning party's lists; Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan, which represents the country's ethnic minorities; members are popularly elected to serve five-year terms)
elections: Senate - (indirect) last held December 2005; next to be held in 2011; Mazhilis - last held 19 September and 3 October 2004 18 August 2007 (next to be held in September 2009) 2012)
election results: Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - NA; candidates nominated by local councils; Mazhilis - percent of vote by party - NA; Nur-Otan 88.1%, NSDP 4.6%, Ak Zhol 3.3%, Auyl 1.6%, Communist People's Party 1.3%, Patriots Party .8% Ruhaniyat .4%; seats by party - Otan 42, AIST 11, ASAR (All Together) 4, Aq Zhol (Bright Path) 1, Democratic Party 1 (party refused to take Nur-Otan 98; note - parties must achieve a threshold of 7% of the seat due electorate to criticism of qualify for seats in the election and seat remained unoccupied), independent 18; note - most independent candidates are affiliated with parastatal enterprises and other pro-government institutions Mazhilis
bicameral Parliament consists of the Senate (47 seats; 15 members are appointed by the president; other members are elected by local assemblies; members serve six-year terms, but elections are staggered with half of the members up for re-election every three years) and the Mazhilis (107 seats; 9 out of the 107 Mazhilis members are elected by the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan, a presidentially appointed advisory body designed to represent the country's ethnic minorities; non-appointed members are popularly elected to serve five-year terms)
- elections:
- Senate - (indirect) last held October 2008;
- next to be held in 2011;
- Mazhilis - last held 18 August 2007 (next to be held in 2012)
- election results:
- Senate - percent of vote by party - NA;
- seats by party - Nur Otan 16;
- Mazhilis - percent of vote by party - Nur-Otan 88.1%, NSDP 4.6%, Ak Zhol 3.3%, Auyl 1.6%, Communist People's Party 1.3%, Patriots Party .8% Ruhaniyat .4%;
- seats by party - Nur-Otan 98;
- note - parties must achieve a threshold of 7% of the electorate to qualify for seats in the Mazhilis
bicameral Parliament consists of the Senate (47 seats; 7 15 members are appointed by the president; other members are elected by local assemblies; to members serve six-year terms) terms, but elections are staggered with half of the members up for re-election every three years) and the Mazhilis (107 seats; 9 out of the 107 Mazhilis members are elected from by the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan, which represents a presidentially appointed advisory body designed to represent the country's ethnic minorities; non-appointed members are popularly elected to serve five-year terms)
elections:
Senate - (indirect) last held December 2005; October 2008; next to be held in 2011; Mazhilis - last held 18 August 2007 (next to be held in 2012)
election results:
Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - NA; Nur Otan 16; Mazhilis - percent of vote by party - Nur-Otan 88.1%, NSDP 4.6%, Ak Zhol 3.3%, Auyl 1.6%, Communist People's Party 1.3%, Patriots Party .8% Ruhaniyat .4%; seats by party - Nur-Otan 98; note - parties must achieve a threshold of 7% of the electorate to qualify for seats in the Mazhilis
The same text in 2010 and 2011.
bicameral Parliament consists of the Senate (47 seats; 15 members are appointed by the president; 32 members elected by local assemblies; members serve six-year terms, but elections are staggered with half of the members up for re-election every three years) and the Mazhilis (107 seats; 9 out of the 107 Mazhilis members elected by the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan, a presidentially appointed advisory body designed to represent the country's ethnic minorities; non-appointed members are popularly elected to serve five-year terms)
- elections:
- Senate - (indirect) last held in October 2008 (next to be held in 2011); Mazhilis - last held on 18 August 2007 (next to be held in 2012)
- election results:
- Senate - percent of vote by party - NA;
- seats by party - Nur Otan 16;
- Mazhilis - percent of vote by party - Nur-Otan 88.1%, NSDP 4.6%, Ak Zhol 3.3%, Auyl 1.6%, Communist People's Party 1.3%, Patriots Party 0.8% Ruhaniyat 0.4%;
- seats by party - Nur-Otan 98;
- note - parties had to achieve a threshold of 7% of the electorate to qualify for seats in the Mazhilis;
- changes to electoral legislation enacted since the 2007 election now ensure that the second-placed party will enter the Majilis at the next parliamentary election, even if it does not clear the 7% threshold
bicameral Parliament consists of the Senate (47 seats; 15 members are appointed by the president; other 32 members are elected by local assemblies; members serve six-year terms, but elections are staggered with half of the members up for re-election every three years) and the Mazhilis (107 seats; 9 out of the 107 Mazhilis members are elected by the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan, a presidentially appointed advisory body designed to represent the country's ethnic minorities; non-appointed members are popularly elected to serve five-year terms)
elections:
Senate - (indirect) last held in October 2008; next 2008 (next to be held in 2011; 2011); Mazhilis - last held on 18 August 2007 (next to be held in 2012)
election results:
Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - Nur Otan 16; Mazhilis - percent of vote by party - Nur-Otan 88.1%, NSDP 4.6%, Ak Zhol 3.3%, Auyl 1.6%, Communist People's Party 1.3%, Patriots Party .8% 0.8% Ruhaniyat .4%; 0.4%; seats by party - Nur-Otan 98; note - parties must had to achieve a threshold of 7% of the electorate to qualify for seats in the Mazhilis Mazhilis; changes to electoral legislation enacted since the 2007 election now ensure that the second-placed party will enter the Majilis at the next parliamentary election, even if it does not clear the 7% threshold
The same text in 3 editions, 2012 to 2014.
bicameral Parliament consists of the Senate (47 seats; 15 members are appointed by the president; 32 members elected by local assemblies; members serve six-year terms, but elections are staggered with half of the members up for re-election every three years) and the Mazhilis (107 seats; 9 out of the 107 Mazhilis members elected by the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan, a presidentially appointed advisory body designed to represent the country's ethnic minorities; non-appointed members are popularly elected to serve five-year terms)
- elections:
- Senate - (indirect) last held in August 2011 (next to be held in 2014); Mazhilis - last held on 15 January 2012 (next to be held in 2017)
- election results:
- Senate - percent of vote by party - NA;
- seats by party - Nur Otan 16;
- Mazhilis - percent of vote by party - Nur-Otan 81%, Ak Zhol 7.5%, Communist People's Party 7.2%, other 4.3%;
- seats by party - Nur-Otan 83, Ak Zhol 8, Communist People's Party 7
bicameral Parliament consists of the Senate (47 seats; 15 members are appointed by the president; 32 members elected by local assemblies; members serve six-year terms, but elections are staggered with half of the members up for re-election every three years) and the Mazhilis (107 seats; 9 out of the 107 Mazhilis members elected by the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan, a presidentially appointed advisory body designed to represent the country's ethnic minorities; non-appointed members are popularly elected to serve five-year terms)
elections:
Senate - (indirect) last held in October 2008 August 2011 (next to be held in 2011); 2014); Mazhilis - last held on 18 August 2007 15 January 2012 (next to be held in 2012) 2017)
election results:
Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - Nur Otan 16; Mazhilis - percent of vote by party - Nur-Otan 88.1%, NSDP 4.6%, 81%, Ak Zhol 3.3%, Auyl 1.6%, 7.5%, Communist People's Party 1.3%, Patriots Party 0.8% Ruhaniyat 0.4%; 7.2%, other 4.3%; seats by party - Nur-Otan 98; note - parties had to achieve a threshold of 7% of the electorate to qualify for seats in the Mazhilis; changes to electoral legislation enacted since the 2007 election now ensure that the second-placed party will enter the Majilis at the next parliamentary election, even if it does not clear the 7% threshold 83, Ak Zhol 8, Communist People's Party 7
- description:
- bicameral Parliament consists of the Senate (47 seats; 32 members indirectly elected by majority two-round vote by the oblast-level assemblies and 15 members appointed by the president; members serve 6-year terms, with one-half of the membership renewed every 3 years) and the Mazhilis (107 seats; 98 members directly elected in a single national constituency by proportional representation vote to serve 5-year terms and 9 indirectly elected by the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan, a 350-member, presidentially appointed advisory body designed to represent the country's ethnic minorities)
- elections:
- Senate - (indirect) last held in 2014 (next to be held in 2017); Mazhilis - last held on 15 January 2012 (next to be held by November 2016)
- election results:
- Senate - percent of vote by party - NA;
- seats by party - Nur Otan 16;
- Mazhilis - percent of vote by party - Nur-Otan 81%, Ak Zhol 7.5%, Communist People's Party 7.2%, other 4.3%;
- seats by party - Nur-Otan 83, Ak Zhol 8, Communist People's Party 7
description: bicameral Parliament consists of the Senate (47 seats; 32 members indirectly elected by majority two-round vote by the oblast-level assemblies and 15 members are appointed by the president; 32 members elected by local assemblies; members serve six-year 6-year terms, but elections are staggered with half one-half of the members up for re-election membership renewed every three 3 years) and the Mazhilis (107 seats; 9 out of the 107 Mazhilis 98 members directly elected in a single national constituency by proportional representation vote to serve 5-year terms and 9 indirectly elected by the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan, a 350-member, presidentially appointed advisory body designed to represent the country's ethnic minorities; non-appointed members are popularly elected to serve five-year terms) minorities)
elections:August 2011 2014 (next to be held in 2014); 2017); Mazhilis - last held on 15 January 2012 (next to be held in 2017) by November 2016)
election results:
- description:
- bicameral Parliament consists of the Senate (47 seats; 32 members indirectly elected by majority two-round vote by the oblast-level assemblies and 15 members appointed by the president; members serve 6-year terms, with one-half of the membership renewed every 3 years) and the Mazhilis (107 seats; 98 members directly elected in a single national constituency by proportional representation vote to serve 5-year terms and 9 indirectly elected by the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan, a 350-member, presidentially appointed advisory body designed to represent the country's ethnic minorities)
- elections:
- Senate - last held on 1 October 2014 (next to be held in 2017); Mazhilis - last held on 20 March 2016 (next to be held by 2021)
- election results:
- Senate - percent of vote by party - NA;
- seats by party - Nur Otan 16;
- Mazhilis - percent of vote by party - Nur Otan 82.2%, Ak Zhol 7.2%, Communist People's Party 7.1%, other 3.5%;
- seats by party - Nur Otan 84, Ak Zhol 7, Communist People's Party 7
description: bicameral Parliament consists of the Senate (47 seats; 32 members indirectly elected by majority two-round vote by the oblast-level assemblies and 15 members appointed by the president; members serve 6-year terms, with one-half of the membership renewed every 3 years) and the Mazhilis (107 seats; 98 members directly elected in a single national constituency by proportional representation vote to serve 5-year terms and 9 indirectly elected by the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan, a 350-member, presidentially appointed advisory body designed to represent the country's ethnic minorities)
elections: Senate - (indirect) last held in on 1 October 2014 (next to be held in 2017); Mazhilis - last held on 15 January 2012 20 March 2016 (next to be held by November 2016) 2021)
election results: Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - Nur Otan 16; Mazhilis - percent of vote by party - Nur-Otan 81%, Nur Otan 82.2%, Ak Zhol 7.5%, 7.2%, Communist People's Party 7.2%, 7.1%, other 4.3%; 3.5%; seats by party - Nur-Otan 83, Nur Otan 84, Ak Zhol 8, 7, Communist People's Party 7
- description:
- bicameral Parliament consists of the Senate (47 seats; 32 members indirectly elected by majority 2-round vote by the oblast-level assemblies and 15 members appointed by the president; members serve 6-year terms, with one-half of the membership renewed every 3 years) and the Mazhilis (107 seats; 98 members directly elected in a single national constituency by proportional representation vote to serve 5-year terms and 9 indirectly elected by the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan, a 350-member, presidentially appointed advisory body designed to represent the country's ethnic minorities)
- elections:
- Senate - last held on 28 June 2017 (next to be held in 2020); Mazhilis - last held on 20 March 2016 (next to be held by 2021)
- election results:
- Senate - percent of vote by party - NA;
- seats by party - Nur Otan 16;
- Mazhilis - percent of vote by party - Nur Otan 82.2%, Ak Zhol 7.2%, Communist People's Party 7.1%, other 3.5%;
- seats by party - Nur Otan 84, Ak Zhol 7, Communist People's Party 7
description: bicameral Parliament consists of the Senate (47 seats; 32 members indirectly elected by majority two-round 2-round vote by the oblast-level assemblies and 15 members appointed by the president; members serve 6-year terms, with one-half of the membership renewed every 3 years) and the Mazhilis (107 seats; 98 members directly elected in a single national constituency by proportional representation vote to serve 5-year terms and 9 indirectly elected by the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan, a 350-member, presidentially appointed advisory body designed to represent the country's ethnic minorities)
elections: Senate - last held on 1 October 2014 28 June 2017 (next to be held in 2017); 2020); Mazhilis - last held on 20 March 2016 (next to be held by 2021)
election results: Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - Nur Otan 16; Mazhilis - percent of vote by party - Nur Otan 82.2%, Ak Zhol 7.2%, Communist People's Party 7.1%, other 3.5%; seats by party - Nur Otan 84, Ak Zhol 7, Communist People's Party 7
- description:
bicameral Parliament consists of:
Senate (47 seats; 32 members indirectly elected by majority 2-round vote by the oblast-level assemblies and 15 members appointed by the president; members serve 6-year terms, with one-half of the membership renewed every 3 years)
Mazhilis (107 seats; 98 members directly elected in a single national constituency by proportional representation vote to serve 5-year terms and 9 indirectly elected by the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan, a 350-member, presidentially appointed advisory body designed to represent the country's ethnic minorities)
- elections:
Senate - last held on 28 June 2017 (next to be held in 2020)
Mazhilis - last held on 20 March 2016 (next to be held by 2021)
- election results:
- Senate - percent of vote by party - NA;
- seats by party - Nur Otan 16;
- composition - men 42, women 5, percent of women 10.6%
- Mazhilis - percent of vote by party - Nur Otan 82.2%, Ak Zhol 7.2%, Communist People's Party 7.1%, other 3.5%;
- seats by party - Nur Otan 84, Ak Zhol 7, Communist People's Party 7;
- composition - men 78, women 29, percent of women 27.1%;
- note - total Parliament percent of women 22.1%
description: bicameral Parliament consists of the of:
Senate (47 seats; 32 members indirectly elected by majority 2-round vote by the oblast-level assemblies and 15 members appointed by the president; members serve 6-year terms, with one-half of the membership renewed every 3 years) and the
Mazhilis (107 seats; 98 members directly elected in a single national constituency by proportional representation vote to serve 5-year terms and 9 indirectly elected by the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan, a 350-member, presidentially appointed advisory body designed to represent the country's ethnic minorities)
elections: Senate - last held on 28 June 2017 (next to be held in 2020); 2020)
Mazhilis - last held on 20 March 2016 (next to be held by 2021)
election results: Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - Nur Otan 16; composition - men 42, women 5, percent of women 10.6%
Mazhilis - percent of vote by party - Nur Otan 82.2%, Ak Zhol 7.2%, Communist People's Party 7.1%, other 3.5%; seats by party - Nur Otan 84, Ak Zhol 7, Communist People's Party 7 7; composition - men 78, women 29, percent of women 27.1%; note - total Parliament percent of women 22.1%
- description:
bicameral Parliament consists of:
Senate (49 seats; 34 members indirectly elected by majority 2-round vote by the oblast-level assemblies and 15 members appointed by decree of the president; members serve 6-year terms, with one-half of the membership renewed every 3 years)
Mazhilis (107 seats; 98 members directly elected in a single national constituency by proportional representation vote to serve 5-year terms and 9 indirectly elected by the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan, a 350-member, presidentially appointed advisory body designed to represent the country's ethnic minorities)
- elections:
Senate - last held on 28 June 2017 (next to be held in 2020)
Mazhilis - last held on 20 March 2016 (next to be held by 2021)
- election results:
- Senate - percent of vote by party - NA;
- seats by party - NA;
- composition - men 42, women 5, percent of women 10.6%
- Mazhilis - percent of vote by party - Nur Otan 82.2%, Ak Zhol 7.2%, Communist People's Party 7.1%, other 3.5%;
- seats by party - Nur Otan 84, Ak Zhol 7, Communist People's Party 7;
- composition - men 78, women 29, percent of women 27.1%;
- note - total Parliament percent of women 22.1%
description: bicameral Parliament consists of:
Senate (47 (49 seats; 32 34 members indirectly elected by majority 2-round vote by the oblast-level assemblies and 15 members appointed by decree of the president; members serve 6-year terms, with one-half of the membership renewed every 3 years)
Mazhilis (107 seats; 98 members directly elected in a single national constituency by proportional representation vote to serve 5-year terms and 9 indirectly elected by the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan, a 350-member, presidentially appointed advisory body designed to represent the country's ethnic minorities)
elections: Senate - last held on 28 June 2017 (next to be held in 2020)
Mazhilis - last held on 20 March 2016 (next to be held by 2021)
election results: Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - Nur Otan 16; NA; composition - men 42, women 5, percent of women 10.6%
Mazhilis - percent of vote by party - Nur Otan 82.2%, Ak Zhol 7.2%, Communist People's Party 7.1%, other 3.5%; seats by party - Nur Otan 84, Ak Zhol 7, Communist People's Party 7; composition - men 78, women 29, percent of women 27.1%; note - total Parliament percent of women 22.1%
- description:
bicameral Parliament consists of:
Senate (49 seats; 34 members indirectly elected by majority 2-round vote by the oblast-level assemblies and 15 members appointed by decree of the president; members serve 6-year terms, with one-half of the membership renewed every 3 years)
Mazhilis (107 seats; 98 members directly elected in a single national constituency by proportional representation vote to serve 5-year terms and 9 indirectly elected by the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan, a 350-member, presidentially appointed advisory body designed to represent the country's ethnic minorities)
- elections:
Senate - last held on 12 August 2020 (next to be held in 2026)
Mazhilis - last held on 20 March 2016 (next to be held on 10 January 2021)
- election results:
- Senate - percent of vote by party - NA;
- seats by party - NA;
- composition - men 42, women 5, percent of women 10.6%
- Mazhilis - percent of vote by party - Nur Otan 82.2%, Ak Zhol 7.2%, Communist People's Party 7.1%, other 3.5%;
- seats by party - Nur Otan 84, Ak Zhol 7, Communist People's Party 7;
- composition - men 78, women 29, percent of women 27.1%;
- note - total Parliament percent of women 22.1%
description: bicameral Parliament consists of:
Senate (49 seats; 34 members indirectly elected by majority 2-round vote by the oblast-level assemblies and 15 members appointed by decree of the president; members serve 6-year terms, with one-half of the membership renewed every 3 years)
Mazhilis (107 seats; 98 members directly elected in a single national constituency by proportional representation vote to serve 5-year terms and 9 indirectly elected by the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan, a 350-member, presidentially appointed advisory body designed to represent the country's ethnic minorities)
elections: Senate - last held on 28 June 2017 12 August 2020 (next to be held in 2020) 2026)
Mazhilis - last held on 20 March 2016 (next to be held by on 10 January 2021)
election results: Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - NA; composition - men 42, women 5, percent of women 10.6%
Mazhilis - percent of vote by party - Nur Otan 82.2%, Ak Zhol 7.2%, Communist People's Party 7.1%, other 3.5%; seats by party - Nur Otan 84, Ak Zhol 7, Communist People's Party 7; composition - men 78, women 29, percent of women 27.1%; note - total Parliament percent of women 22.1%
- description:
bicameral Parliament consists of:
- Senate (49 seats statutory, 48 as of October 2021);
- 34 members indirectly elected by 2-round majority vote by the oblast-level assemblies and 15 members appointed by decree of the president;
- members serve 6-year terms, with one-half of the membership renewed every 3 years)
Mazhilis (107 seats; 98 members directly elected in a single national constituency by proportional representation vote to serve 5-year terms and 9 indirectly elected by the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan, a 351-member, presidentially appointed advisory body designed to represent the country's ethnic minorities)
- elections:
Senate - last held on 12 August 2020 (next to be held in August 2023)
Mazhilis - last held on 10 January 2021 (next to be held in 2026)
- election results:
- Senate - percent of vote by party - NA;
- seats by party - NA;
- composition (as of October 2021) - men 39, women 9, percent of women 13.1%
- Mazhilis - percent of vote by party - Nur Otan 71.1%, Ak Zhol 11%, People's Party 9.1%, other 8.8%;
- seats by party - Nur Otan 76, Ak Zhol 12, People's Party 10;
- composition (as of October 2021) - men 78, women 29, percent of women 27%;
- note - total Parliament percent of women 24.4%
description: bicameral Parliament consists of:
Senate (49 seats; seats statutory, 48 as of October 2021); 34 members indirectly elected by majority 2-round majority vote by the oblast-level assemblies and 15 members appointed by decree of the president; members serve 6-year terms, with one-half of the membership renewed every 3 years)
Mazhilis (107 seats; 98 members directly elected in a single national constituency by proportional representation vote to serve 5-year terms and 9 indirectly elected by the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan, a 350-member, 351-member, presidentially appointed advisory body designed to represent the country's ethnic minorities)
elections:
Senate - last held on 12 August 2020 (next to be held in 2026) August 2023)
Mazhilis - last held on 20 March 2016 10 January 2021 (next to be held on 10 January 2021) in 2026)
election results:
Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - NA; composition (as of October 2021) - men 42, 39, women 5, 9, percent of women 10.6% 13.1%
Mazhilis - percent of vote by party - Nur Otan 82.2%, 71.1%, Ak Zhol 7.2%, Communist 11%, People's Party 7.1%, 9.1%, other 3.5%; 8.8%; seats by party - Nur Otan 84, 76, Ak Zhol 7, Communist 12, People's Party 7; 10; composition (as of October 2021) - men 78, women 29, percent of women 27.1%; 27%; note - total Parliament percent of women 22.1% 24.4%
- description:
bicameral Parliament consists of:
- Senate (49 seats statutory, 48 as of October 2021);
- 34 members indirectly elected by 2-round majority vote by the oblast-level assemblies and 15 members appointed by decree of the president;
- members serve 6-year terms, with one-half of the membership renewed every 3 years)
Mazhilis (107 seats; 98 members directly elected in a single national constituency by proportional representation vote to serve 5-year terms and 9 indirectly elected by the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan, a 351-member, presidentially appointed advisory body designed to represent the country's ethnic minorities)
- elections:
Senate - last held on 12 August 2020 (next to be held in August 2023)
Mazhilis - last held on 10 January 2021 (next to be held in 2026)
- election results:
- Senate - percent of vote by party - NA;
- seats by party - NA;
- composition (as of October 2021) - men 39, women 9, percent of women 18.4%
- Mazhilis - percent of vote by party - Nur Otan 71.1%, Ak Zhol 11%, QHP 9.1%, other 8.8%;
- seats by party - Nur Otan 76, Ak Zhol 12, QHP 10;
- composition (as of October 2021) - men 78, women 29, percent of women 27.1%;
- note - total Parliament percent of women 24.4%
description: bicameral Parliament consists of:
Senate (49 seats statutory, 48 as of October 2021); 34 members indirectly elected by 2-round majority vote by the oblast-level assemblies and 15 members appointed by decree of the president; members serve 6-year terms, with one-half of the membership renewed every 3 years)
Mazhilis (107 seats; 98 members directly elected in a single national constituency by proportional representation vote to serve 5-year terms and 9 indirectly elected by the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan, a 351-member, presidentially appointed advisory body designed to represent the country's ethnic minorities)
elections:
Senate - last held on 12 August 2020 (next to be held in August 2023)
Mazhilis - last held on 10 January 2021 (next to be held in 2026)
election results:
Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - NA; composition (as of October 2021) - men 39, women 9, percent of women 13.1% 18.4%
Mazhilis - percent of vote by party - Nur Otan 71.1%, Ak Zhol 11%, People's Party QHP 9.1%, other 8.8%; seats by party - Nur Otan 76, Ak Zhol 12, People's Party QHP 10; composition (as of October 2021) - men 78, women 29, percent of women 27%; 27.1%; note - total Parliament percent of women 24.4%
- description:
bicameral Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan consists of:
- Senate (50 seats);
- 40 members indirectly elected by 2-round majority vote by the oblast-level assemblies and 10 members appointed by decree of the president;
- members serve 6-year terms, with one-half of the membership renewed every 3 years)
Mazhilis (98 seats; 69 members directly elected in a single national constituency by party list proportional representation vote (5% minimum threshold to gain seats) and 29 directly elected in single-seat constituencies to serve 5-year terms
- elections:
Senate - last held on 14 January 2023 (next to be held in 2026)
Mazhilis - last held on 19 March 2023 (next to be held in 2026)
- election results:
- Senate - percent of vote by party - NA;
- seats by party - NA;
- composition (as of April 2023) - men 39, women 11, percent of women 22%
- Mazhilis - percent of vote by party - Amanat (formerly Nur Otan) 53.9%, Auvl 10.9%, Respublica 8.6%, Ak Zhol 8.4%, QHP 6.8%, NSDP 5.2%, Baytak 2.3%, Against all 3.9%;
- percent of vote by party (single-mandate districts) Amanat (formerly Nur Otan) 75.9%, Independent 24%;
- seats by party Amanat (formerly Nur Qtan) 62, Auvl 8, Respublica 6, Ak Zhol 6, QHP 5, NSDP 4, Independents 7;
- composition (as of March 2023) - men 80, women 18, percent of women 18.4%;
- note - total Parliament percent of women 19.6%
description: bicameral Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan consists of:
Senate (49 seats statutory, 48 as of October 2021); 34 (50 seats); 40 members indirectly elected by 2-round majority vote by the oblast-level assemblies and 15 10 members appointed by decree of the president; members serve 6-year terms, with one-half of the membership renewed every 3 years)
Mazhilis (107 (98 seats; 98 69 members directly elected in a single national constituency by party list proportional representation vote (5% minimum threshold to serve 5-year terms gain seats) and 9 indirectly 29 directly elected by the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan, a 351-member, presidentially appointed advisory body designed in single-seat constituencies to represent the country's ethnic minorities) serve 5-year terms
elections:12 August 2020 14 January 2023 (next to be held in August 2023) 2026)
Mazhilis - last held on 10 January 2021 19 March 2023 (next to be held in 2026)
election results:
Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - NA; composition (as of October 2021) April 2023) - men 39, women 9, 11, percent of women 18.4% 22%
Mazhilis - percent of vote by party - Amanat (formerly Nur Otan 71.1%, Otan) 53.9%, Auvl 10.9%, Respublica 8.6%, Ak Zhol 11%, 8.4%, QHP 9.1%, other 8.8%; 6.8%, NSDP 5.2%, Baytak 2.3%, Against all 3.9%; percent of vote by party (single-mandate districts) Amanat (formerly Nur Otan) 75.9%, Independent 24%; seats by party - Amanat (formerly Nur Otan 76, Qtan) 62, Auvl 8, Respublica 6, Ak Zhol 12, 6, QHP 10; 5, NSDP 4, Independents 7; composition (as of October 2021) March 2023) - men 78, 80, women 29, 18, percent of women 27.1%; 18.4%; note - total Parliament percent of women 24.4% 19.6%
- description:
bicameral Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan consists of:
- Senate (50 seats);
- 40 members indirectly elected by 2-round majority vote by the oblast-level assemblies and 10 members appointed by decree of the president;
- members serve 6-year terms, with one-half of the membership renewed every 3 years)
Mazhilis (98 seats; 69 members directly elected in a single national constituency by party list proportional representation vote (5% minimum threshold to gain seats) and 29 directly elected in single-seat constituencies to serve 5-year terms
- elections:
Senate - last held on 14 January 2023 (next to be held in 2026)
Mazhilis - last held on 19 March 2023 (next to be held in March 2028)
- election results:
- Senate - percent of vote by party - NA;
- seats by party - NA;
- composition - men 39, women 11, percentage women 22%
- Mazhilis - percent of vote by party - Nur Otan 53.9%, Auvl 10.9%, Respublica 8.6%, Ak Zhol 8.4%, QHP 6.8%, NSDP 5.2%, Baytak 2.3%, Against all 3.9%;
- percent of vote by party (single-mandate districts) - Nur Otan 75.9%, independent 24%;
- seats by party - Nur Otan 62, Auvl 8, Respublica 6, Ak Zhol 6, QHP 5, NSDP 4, independent 7;
- composition - men 79, women 19, percentage women 18.4%;
- note - total Parliament percentage women 20.9%
description: bicameral Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan consists of:
Senate (50 seats); 40 members indirectly elected by 2-round majority vote by the oblast-level assemblies and 10 members appointed by decree of the president; members serve 6-year terms, with one-half of the membership renewed every 3 years)
Mazhilis (98 seats; 69 members directly elected in a single national constituency by party list proportional representation vote (5% minimum threshold to gain seats) and 29 directly elected in single-seat constituencies to serve 5-year terms
elections: Senate - last held on 14 January 2023 (next to be held in 2026)
Mazhilis - last held on 19 March 2023 (next to be held in 2026) March 2028)
election results:(as of April 2023) - men 39, women 11, percent of percentage women 22%
Mazhilis - percent of vote by party - Amanat (formerly Nur Otan) Otan 53.9%, Auvl 10.9%, Respublica 8.6%, Ak Zhol 8.4%, QHP 6.8%, NSDP 5.2%, Baytak 2.3%, Against all 3.9%; percent of vote by party (single-mandate districts) Amanat (formerly - Nur Otan) Otan 75.9%, Independent independent 24%; seats by party Amanat (formerly - Nur Qtan) Otan 62, Auvl 8, Respublica 6, Ak Zhol 6, QHP 5, NSDP 4, Independents independent 7; composition (as of March 2023) - men 80, 79, women 18, percent of 19, percentage women 18.4%; note - total Parliament percent of percentage women 19.6% 20.9%
- legislature name:
- Parliament (Parlament)
- legislative structure:
- bicameral
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