The CEC of Kyrgyzstan accepted documents from three individuals interested in participating in the presidential elections. These candidates are Aymen Kasenov, Azamat Esenbekov, and Seymyk Zhapykeev. According to the CEC, each candidate is required to submit no less than 30,000 signatures in their support. This election marks the first time that signature collection is conducted electronically, allowing any interested party to view the list.
Signature Collection Status and Voting Process
The collection of signatures is currently underway, with a final deadline set for December 8, 2026. After this date, all collected signatures will undergo verification and filtering. The decision to implement electronic collection was made on September 23, 2026. To cast a vote of support, citizens must use the "Tunduk" application. Users need to search for "Signature Collection" in the services menu, where a menu of candidates will appear. Support can only be given to one candidate, a change from previous rules.
Election Timeline Details
The process of nominating candidates for the presidential elections began, with the deadline for nomination set for November 13, 2026. The presidential elections themselves are scheduled to take place on January 27, 2027.
- The CEC accepted documents from three individuals for the election.
- Each candidate must submit at least 30,000 signatures.
- Electronic collection is mandatory, confirmed via the "Tunduk" portal.
