Kyrgyzstani presidential election, 2017
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Presidential elections have been announced to be held in Kyrgyzstan on 15 October 2017.[1] Incumbent President Almazbek Atambayev is not allowed to run again.
Background
In December 2016 a referendum was held on strengthening the power of the Prime Minister and was approved by 80% of voters.
Electoral system
The President of Kyrgyzstan is elected using the two-round system.[2] Under the 2010 constitution, the presidential term is six years, but re-election is barred.[3] According to section 48 of the election law, election day is the third Sunday in November. This would be 19 November 2017.
References
- ↑ Atambaev Says Kyrgyzstan To Hold Presidential Vote On October 15 Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty, 29 May 2017
- ↑ Kyrgyzstan IFES
- ↑ Factbox: Key political risks to watch in Kyrgyzstan Reuters, 1 October 2010
External links
- Central Election Commission (in Kyrgyz) (in Russian)
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