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Parliamentary Assembly of Kazakhstan's candidates' spending authorised by CEC

Spending limit fixed at 870,000 Tenge

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2025 September 4 . 3:38 AM

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Kazakhstan's Parliamentary Assembly expenditures for candidates were sanctioned by the CEC

Parliamentary Assembly of Kazakhstan's candidates' spending authorised by CEC

In a significant development for the upcoming Mazhilis elections in Kazakhstan, the Central Election Commission (CEC) has given the green light to candidate expenses for deputies from the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan.

The total approved expenses for these candidates amount to 870,000 tenge. This sum does not include the media appearance funds mentioned in the approval, which are allocated separately. Each candidate is granted 15 minutes on TV, 10 minutes on radio, and the publication of two articles in print or online media.

Interestingly, the media appearance funds are allocated per candidate, regardless of the total number of candidates. Sabila Mustafina, CEC secretary, made the statement according to the election law and CEC resolution.

The equal funding for media appearances does not include candidate expenses for public pre-election events, the production of campaign materials, and transportation. These costs will be covered by the republican budget, as is customary for election-related expenses in Kazakhstan.

A total of 9 candidates have been nominated for deputy positions by the ANK Council. The specific details on how these expenses are determined and which of these expenses are covered by the republican budget are not explicitly provided in the available search results.

However, based on broader knowledge of Kazakhstan's electoral framework, candidate expenses for deputies, including those from the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan, are typically regulated by Kazakhstan's laws on elections and political parties. These laws specify allowable campaign expenditures and often set limits on spending to ensure transparency and fairness.

The republican budget usually covers specific election-related expenses, such as costs for organizing elections (voting stations, ballot papers, official advertising, and voter education campaigns) and may allocate funds to support candidates' access to media or logistical needs as mandated by law.

Direct campaign expenditures like personal advertising, promotional materials, or travel by individual candidates are usually paid from candidate or party funds rather than the republican budget.

For authoritative and detailed information, one would need to reference Kazakhstan's official election legislation or the Central Election Commission's regulations. It is essential to ensure a fair and transparent election process, and understanding the financial regulations and budget coverage for candidates is crucial.