Objectives and technical requirements

As reported by Central Election Commission Chairman Tynchtyk Shainazarov, the main task of the testing is to check the readiness of polling stations for future elections. Additionally, citizens will be given the opportunity to try the voting procedure in practice.

To ensure an uninterrupted process, internet connectivity and functioning heating must be organized at each polling station. In case of power outages, generators must be prepared on-site.

"Every polling station must be provided with internet. There must also be appropriate heating. In case of power supply problems, generators must be prepared. The main goal is to check the readiness of the polling stations"
"Tynchtyk Shainazarov, Chairman of the CEC of the Kyrgyz Republic"

Context

CEC Chairman Tynchtyk Shainazarov was nominated by the 'El Umutu Ata-Zhurt' deputy group. The test voting is being conducted as part of the preparations for the presidential elections, which in Kyrgyzstan are scheduled for January 27, 2027.