The CIS observer mission did not record any violations during the snap parliamentary elections in Kyrgyzstan on November 30 that could have affected their results. This statement was made by the head of the mission, First Deputy Secretary General of the Commonwealth, Igor Petrishchenko.
"The isolated shortcomings recorded by observers were of a technical nature and were promptly addressed by the precinct commissions. No violations that could have influenced the election results were identified by the mission," he said while presenting the mission's report.
Petrishchenko emphasized that the elections were open and competitive. "The CIS observer mission concludes that the snap elections of deputies to the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic on November 30, 2025, were conducted in full compliance with the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic and electoral legislation. They were open, fair, competitive, and in line with the principles of democratic elections. The free expression of the will of citizens was ensured," he stated.
According to Petrishchenko, Commonwealth observers concluded that all candidates were provided with equal opportunities to conduct their campaigns. The head of the mission added that the republic's electoral legislation complies with generally recognized principles and norms of international law and provides a sufficient legal basis for the free and democratic conduct of elections.
Petrishchenko reported that on election day, mission representatives visited over 600 polling stations in all regions of Kyrgyzstan, as well as abroad. The vote-counting procedure was carried out in accordance with the country's constitutional law, he stressed.
Snap Parliamentary Elections in Kyrgyzstan
This time, the snap parliamentary elections in Kyrgyzstan were held under a majoritarian system. Thirty electoral districts were formed in the country, with three deputies elected from each. A total of 460 candidates contested the 90 seats in parliament.
Polling stations across the country closed at 20:00 local time (17:00 Moscow time) on November 30. Data from electronic ballot boxes immediately began flowing to the central server, although voting at overseas stations had not yet concluded. According to preliminary information, after processing 99.96% of the protocols, the voter turnout was 36.9%. Preliminary results indicate that roughly one-third of the new parliament will consist of deputies from the previous convocation, including former speaker Nurlanbek uulu Turgunbek and co-chair of the Russian-Kyrgyz interparliamentary commission, Gulya Kozhokulova.
There was no minimum turnout threshold for the elections. They will be recognized as valid regardless of the number of voters who participated.
The elections were held early. According to the constitution, they were supposed to take place in November of next year, followed by presidential elections just a month and a half later. To separate these events in time, the deputies of the previous convocation decided on self-dissolution on September 25, after which the date for new elections was set.
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Based on materials from TASS