2011 Kazakh Senate election

Senate elections were held in Kazakhstan on 19 August 2011.[1] All 16 seats representing the regions of Kazakhstan were elected by the local legislative bodies (maslihats). 3172 of the 3283 eligible electorates voted in the election.[2]

2011 Kazakh Senate elections

19 August 2011

16 of the 47 seats in the Senate
Turnout96.6%
  First party
 
Leader Kairat Mami
Party Nonpartisan
Leader since 15 April 2011
Last election 16
Seats won 16
Seat change
Percentage 100%

Chair before election

Kairat Mami
Independent

Elected Chair

Kairat Mami
Independent

Electoral system

The members of the Senate of Kazakhstan are nonpartisan and are indirectly elected by the local legislative bodies Maslihats every six years. Each region and cities of Almaty and Astana are represented by two senators while 15 senators are appointed by the President of Kazakhstan.[3]

References

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