Kazakhstan will hold elections for its new unicameral parliament, the Kurultai, on August 23, 2026, according to a decree signed by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The Kurultai replaces the previous bicameral legislature under a new constitution.
Russia plans to establish over 300 polling stations in more than 150 countries for the 2026 parliamentary elections, announced Central Election Commission Chairperson Ella Pamfilova. The commission will seek safety guarantees from "unfriendly countries" via the Foreign Ministry, adjusting station numbers based on bilateral relations and local conditions.
Ella Pamfilova, chair of Russia's Central Election Commission, stated that Armenia's last parliamentary elections were marked by significant difficulties and fundamental violations. Russian observers monitored the polls.
Armenia's Prosperous Armenia party may enter the National Assembly after a recount added 140 votes, potentially crossing the 4% threshold. The party's press secretary stated cooperation with the Central Election Commission continues.
South Korea's Central Election Commission reduced the minimum ballot paper printing standard from 60% to 50% of voters without an official meeting, leading to ballot shortages in the recent local elections. This decision, made via internal approvals, has drawn criticism and calls for legislative action to prevent future infringements on voting rights.
The National Election Commission has decided that the 'insufficient ballot' incident during the June 3 local elections is not grounds for postponing the election or holding a re-election. The commission also stated that it is impossible to halt the ongoing vote count.
The Central Election Commission has apologized for a ballot paper shortage at some polling stations during the June 3 local elections, causing confusion and inconvenience to voters. The commission stated it has dispatched additional ballots and allowed voters to cast their ballots even after the closing time.
