The 42-year-old politician intends to run as a self-nominated candidate, according to information provided by the CEC.
Seventh candidate enters the race
With this filing, Kalmamatov becomes the seventh person to declare an intention to compete for the presidency. His candidacy follows previous announcements from several other political figures.
Candidates who previously declared intention to participate · 6
- Aimen Kasenovpresidential candidate
- Azamat Esenbekovpresidential candidate
- Syimyk Japykevpresidential candidate
- Akai Kydyrovpresidential candidate
- Ishak Masalievpresidential candidate
- Sadyr Japarovacting head of state
Election timeline
The nomination period for presidential candidates remains open until mid-November, ahead of the scheduled vote in early 2027.
- November 13, 2024
Deadline for candidate nominations
- January 27, 2027
Presidential election day
Context
Baktybek Kalmamatov served as a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh from the Ata Meken party between 2010 and 2015. He previously participated in the January 2021 presidential elections, receiving approximately 0.5 percent of the votes.
