Kazakhstan’s Central Election Commission on the 24th released preliminary counts
for the first unicameral Kurultai. Five parties cleared the threshold to win
seats. About 9.35 million voters participated; turnout 74.08%. The ruling
Justice Party led with 71.17% of the vote; the Rural (Auyl) Party received
6.26%. The Republican Party and other parties also surpassed the 5% threshold to
enter the Kurultai.