The current head of state filed his application as a self-nominated candidate, marking the first step in the electoral process. According to current laws, the incumbent president is not required to resign to run for a second term.

Election timeline and candidates

The presidential elections are scheduled for January 27, 2027. The deadline for submitting nomination applications is midnight on November 12. Following the submission of the application, candidates must fulfill all legal requirements to achieve official registration.

Ранее по темеSadyr Japarov has submitted his application to the CEC to participate in the presidential elections
  1. January 27, 2027

    Presidential elections date

  2. November 12

    Deadline for submitting nomination applications

Other applicants

Several other individuals have already submitted their documents to participate in the race, according to the CEC. These include entrepreneurs Aimen Kasenov, Azamat Esenbekov, and Akai Kydyrov, former head of the Financial Police Syimyk Zhapykeev, and former Jogorku Kenesh deputy Iskhak Masaliev.

Context

The Central Election Commission (CEC) is the state body responsible for organizing and conducting elections in Kyrgyzstan.