Polling stations opened in Almaty. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.
On Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, Kazakhstan held early parliamentary elections. The vote is expected to further strengthen President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's power.
The ruling pro-presidential Adilet party is widely predicted to win an overwhelming majority. Soldiers were among those casting ballots.
AP photographer Vladimir Tretyakov captured voters at polling stations in Almaty.
Prior to the election, Tokayev met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Omsk.