Kazakhstan’s pro-President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev Adilet party is set to win a large majority in parliamentary elections, according to exit polls released on state television. Multiple outlets report the Adilet party is polling around 70% of the vote, with second place going to the agrarian Auyl party.
The results come amid political context in which Tokayev’s statements about his future role are closely watched. The South China Morning Post reports that he hints at remaining in power beyond his current term, while both outlets frame the election outcome as benefiting his allies. The Adilet party is projected to take most seats in a new single-chamber parliament, reflecting a broad consolidation around the governing camp.
While the outlets agree on the overall scale of Adilet’s projected victory and the main rival’s share, they differ mainly in emphasis: Al Jazeera focuses on the exit-poll figure for Adilet, while the South China Morning Post also highlights Tokayev’s remarks regarding potential re-election.
