Bishkek: Kyrgyzstan's Central Electoral Commission on Wednesday recognized the country's early parliamentary elections as valid. Officials announced that 29 multi-mandate constituencies were certified, culminating in the election of 87 deputies. However, the commission also noted that one of the 30 constituencies was declared invalid due to 'violations of electoral legislation.'
According to Anadolu Agency, Kyrgyzstan held its early parliamentary elections on November 30, with 460 candidates competing for seats. The electoral process saw participation from over 1.5 million voters, marking a turnout of approximately 37%. The elections were conducted under a new voting system that replaced party lists with a majoritarian model, requiring each constituency to elect three deputies. Additionally, these reforms led to a reduction in the size of parliament from 120 to 90 seats.
The decision to hold early elections followed a vote by Kyrgyzstan's parliament on September 25 to dissolve itself. This decision was influenced by the short time gap between the parliamentary and presidential elections. Originally, the country was scheduled to hold its next parliamentary election in November 2026, with a presidential election planned for January 2027.