According to data from the electronic signature collection system as of November 14, Syimyk Zhapykeev has surpassed the threshold required to participate in the upcoming presidential vote. According to sources, more than 30,000 people have already signed for his candidacy.

Registration Requirements and Current Figures

To be officially registered as a candidate, a contender must submit at least 30,000 signatures to the CEC. However, legislation allows for a maximum of 60,000 signatures. Currently, there are 11 people on the list of contenders.

30,000minimum signatures for registration
60,000maximum signatures
11total contenders
2.7–26.7 thousandsignatures of other self-nominated candidates

Incumbent President Sadyr Japarov was the first to complete the signature collection process. The collection of documents for the remaining participants is ongoing and will continue until December 8. Those who do not collect the required number of signatures by this deadline will not be able to register as candidates.

Context

Syimyk Zhapykeev serves as the Prosecutor of the Issyk-Kul region. Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov has also participated in the signature collection process.