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# Sadyr Japarov collects over 50,000 signatures in 24 hours after nomination
- URL: https://economist.kg/en/sadyr-japarov-signatures-presidential-election-2027/
- Published: 2026-11-11T04:11:48.000Z
- Updated: 2026-11-11T04:11:48.000Z
- Description: Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov gathered 50,177 voter signatures within 24 hours of filing his self-nomination, exceeding the threshold by 20,177. Six presidential hopefuls have collected 110,791 signatures so far, with Japarov the only one to cross the requirement.
- Author: Иван Донис
- Tags: Власть, #en

**President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, who submitted an application on November 10 for self-nomination for a second term, gathered 50,177 voter signatures within 24 hours. This is 20,177 more than the minimum threshold of 30,000 required for registration as a candidate in the presidential election scheduled for January 27, 2027.**

According to data from the state "Signature Collection" system, as of November 11, **50,177 voters** expressed support for Japarov. Thus, the number of signatures collected reached 167.3% of the required minimum.

> In total, six presidential contenders gathered **110,791 signatures**. Japarov is currently the only one who has crossed the established threshold.

#### **How many signatures other contenders gathered**

According to the published statistics:

- **Sadyr Japarov** — 50,177 signatures;
- **Syimyk Zhapykeev** — 19,152;
- **Aimen Kasenov** — 16,134;
- **Iskhak Masaliev** — 11,353;
- **Azamat Esenbekov** — 8,742;
- **Akai Kydyrov** — 5,233.

All six contenders are participating in the election via self-nomination.

> Surpassing the minimum threshold does not imply automatic registration as a candidate. The Central Election Commission must verify the validity of the signatures, and the contenders must also satisfy other statutory requirements.

The collection of signatures will run through **December 8, 2026**. Voters can also endorse candidates electronically through the state portal Tunduk. Earlier, **Economist.kg** [published](https://economist.kg/society/2026/11/10/podpisi-tunduk-prezident/) instructions from the CEC on how to submit electronic endorsements for candidates.

As a reminder, on **November 10**, Sadyr Japarov [submitted](https://economist.kg/vlast/2026/11/10/zhaparov-vybory-2027/) an application to the Central Election Commission for self-nomination to the presidency.

****Context**  
The next presidential election is scheduled for ****January 27, 2027**. The CEC must complete candidate registration no later than December 23.