Kyrgyzstan wraps up presidential nominations with 11 candidates
The acceptance of applications for presidential nomination has concluded in Kyrgyzstan. According to preliminary data, 11 contenders have applied to the Central Commission for Elections and Holding Referendums (CEC). The Central Election Commission reported this on November 13.
Contenders must now collect at least 30,000 voter signatures to register as candidates. The collection of signatures is taking place in an electronic format and will run until December 7, 2026.
The acceptance of documents for registration will last until December 13. Until this deadline, contenders and their authorized representatives may submit missing documents. The CEC must complete the registration of candidates by December 23, 2026.
Who submitted applications
On the final day of application acceptance, November 12, two contenders applied to the CEC: former Minister of Emergency Situations and CEC head Mambetzhunus Abylov and public figure Klara Sooronkulova.
Nine other individuals previously submitted nomination applications:
- Aimen Kasenov;
- Akai Kydyrov;
- Azamat Esenbekov;
- Ishak Masaliev;
- Syymyk Zhapykeev;
- Sadyr Zhaparov;
- Baktybek Kalmamatov;
- Bakytbek Adylov;
- Aiba Amur.
Submitting an application does not guarantee participation in the election. Contenders must collect the required number of signatures, submit documents, and pass CEC verification. Only then will the commission make a decision on their registration.
The presidential election in Kyrgyzstan will take place on January 27, 2027.
