Kazakhstanis vote in referendum on new constitution that would cement president’s grip on power

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by By  YURAS KARMANAU and ELISE MORTONMarch 15, 2026 at 12:53 PM
Kazakhstanis vote in referendum on new constitution that would cement president’s grip on power

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On March 15, 2026, Kazakhstan held a referendum on a new constitution. The vote took place in Astana and across the country. The proposed constitution is reported to potentially strengthen the power of the current president, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. Citizens were photographed casting their ballots at polling stations. The referendum's outcome will determine the future structure of Kazakhstan's government.

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