- What stage are the elections currently at?
- The results for all 29 multi-mandate electoral districts have been summarized, except for district No. 13. The Central Election Commission has decided to declare the election results for this district invalid, which means that repeat elections will need to be held. They will be scheduled within a month and will take place within the next two months.
Of the fourteen candidates who participated in the elections in district No. 13, six have filed complaints against the CEC's decision. The Administrative Court upheld the CEC's decision, and the appeal is now ongoing in the Supreme Court. After all proceedings are concluded, we will be able to announce the dates for the repeat elections.
- What are the deadlines for appeals in the current situation?
- Since the elections were early, the deadlines for appeals have been shortened by one third. Candidates now have only two days to file a complaint with the Administrative Court after the results are announced. If we summarized the results on December 8, then complaints can be filed on the 9th and 10th. After the Administrative Court's decision, there are also two days for appealing to the Supreme Court.
- What is the current work of the CEC?
- Although the results have been summarized and candidates are formally considered elected deputies, they have not yet been registered by the CEC. We expect to register the deputies at the meeting on December 15-16. The handover of mandates may take place on the 17th, but the exact date will depend on the outcomes of the court proceedings.
- Today is December 10. Is this the last day for filing complaints?
- Yes, this is the last day. If someone comes tomorrow asking to file a complaint, we will not be able to accept it.
- We believed that everything was completed except for district No. 13, and we could register 87 deputies. Is that not the case?
- That’s correct, because there are dissatisfied candidates from other districts as well, such as 8 and 9. Yesterday, when we summarized the results, they received copies of our decisions for appeal. The CEC is obliged to wait for all court decisions, and the final word rests with the Supreme Court.
- Are there complaints from other districts?
- Yes, a hearing on the complaint from candidate Zholdosheva for district No. 8 is scheduled for December 11 in the Administrative Court. She filed a complaint on December 9, as did candidate Yrgal Kadyralieva from district No. 9. If they decide to proceed, they must file with the Supreme Court by the 12th, and if the court reviews the case quickly, everything will be known by the 13th.
According to the Administrative Court, only two candidates have filed complaints so far — Zholdosheva and Kadyralieva.
- What is the status of the candidates' financial reporting?
- We have prepared materials for all 87 candidates, and our audit group has checked the reports — no violations were found. All authorized representatives submitted their financial reports.
As part of the financial transparency program, we record everything: personal funds, donations, amounts from the election fund, as well as expenses for campaigning, rent, and transport. The bank verifies the data and notifies authorized representatives of any discrepancies.
The allowable threshold is 0.5% outside the election fund. Exceeding this threshold is considered a violation.
- Why might some candidates not submit reports?
- The law does not contain a provision establishing penalties for candidates who received a minimal number of votes, for example, 50-100. Therefore, we cannot compel them to submit reports.
- How do the current elections differ from the 2021 elections?
- In 2021, there were 59 polling stations abroad, and now there are 100. We have created more convenient conditions for voters. In Moscow, 7 polling stations have been opened, and there are 40 across Russia.
One of the main achievements has been remote voting. Previously, it was necessary to write an application in advance and register with the consulate, which has now been canceled. The main requirement is the presence of biometric data.
We have opened 27 remote polling stations in places of mass gatherings — in markets, airports, and shopping centers.
There has been a slight increase in voter turnout. Previously, out of 100,000 registered at the consulate, 9,500 voted, whereas now 26,000 have voted. This is a significant increase.
In Bishkek, turnout remains low, while in the regions it is higher.
- Why did the CEC decide that candidates from district No. 13 cannot participate in the repeat elections?
- This is because it was impossible to identify a specific person responsible for the violations. Observers were present at 35 polling stations, and everything happened in their presence — cameras were installed in advance. No one reported anything to either the precinct election commission members or the CEC. This is a collective responsibility.
The chairpersons of the precinct election commissions are responsible for the organization, and all 35 chairpersons have been removed. Next time, their names will not be included in the composition of the precinct election commissions and reserves.
- Which of the six candidates filed complaints in district No. 13?
Mamytov, Dzhuraeva, Abdaliev, Sultanova, Altynbekov, Karabekova.
