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Presidential Elections in Kazakhstan Progress Smoothly, Voters Express Hope
The presidential elections in Kazakhstan are currently underway, with voters casting their ballots in a peaceful and respectful manner, according to observers.
At polling station No.113 in one of the capital's lyceums, Beket Tulegenov, a 30-year-old engineer, voted with hope for the best for the candidate he thought was the most suitable. He also expressed support for the continuation of political reforms in Kazakhstan, which began after the previous elections.
Nataliya Marinovskaya, a pensioner, voted as a family, expressing hope for everything to be good, peaceful, and fair in the country. Shugyla, a dentist, shared similar sentiments, voting with hope for the best for the candidate she thought was the best. She also believes that the elections will have a positive impact on Kazakhstan's future and that she already sees positive changes happening recently.
Aselkul Akejanova, an observer, reported that over eight hundred voters had cast their ballots by noon at the polling station she is stationed at. The Central Election Commission (CEC) reports that as of 12:05 PM, 38.55% of the total number of citizens included in the voter lists have received ballots. By midday, voter turnout had reached 51.16%.
Six candidates are running for the presidency: Karakat Abdén, Nurlan Auesbaev, Zhiguli Dairabayev, Meiram Kajken, Qasym-Jomart Toqaev, and Saltanat Tusynbekova. More information about the candidates and their platforms can be found on reputable news sources specialized in Central Asian politics.
It is recommended to consult Kazakhstan’s Central Election Commission for up-to-date official results and status of the elections. As of August 1, 2025, no information about Kazakhstan's sports stars voting in the presidential elections or Kazakhstanis posting photos from polling stations on social media was provided.
Shugyla expressed confidence that many young people are voting in the elections, which is a positive sign for the future of Kazakhstan. The voting process has been described as open, honest, and fair, with no detected violations, and the population behaving respectfully.
Zhantai Seitov, a voter, expressed hope that the election results will lead to good, positive outcomes in Kazakhstan. The elections are a significant step in the country's democratic process, and the results will shape the future of Kazakhstan for the next five years.
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[1] Article on 2025 Romanian presidential election [3] Article on election situations in other countries
The ongoing presidential elections in Kazakhstan have sparked discussions on policy-and-legislation, with voters expressing hopes for the best candidate to continue political reforms in the country. on the other hand, the elections have garnered interest in Central Asian politics with six candidates, including Karakat Abdén, Nurlan Auesbaev, Zhiguli Dairabayev, Meiram Kajken, Qasym-Jomart Toqaev, and Saltanat Tusynbekova, vying for the presidency. General news outlets covering Central Asia provide more information about the candidates and their platforms.
