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Kazakhstan’s Power Shift After Election | Texas News

Kazakhstan’s parliamentary elections delivered a landslide for the Adilet Party, aligned with President Tokayev, securing 71% of the vote and solidifying his grip on power. The new single-chamber Kurultai, born from recent constitutional changes, gives Tokayev greater control over appointments. OSCE observers noted minimal real opposition, as all major parties backed the president’s agenda. With 74% turnout and quirky voter mobilization tactics like parachutes and hot air balloons, the election was both symbolic and strategic—especially after a court ruling reset Tokayev’s term clock…

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