Elections-2024
Parliament’s lower house renewed by 60%, CEC says
Nearly 60% of the parliament’s Legislative Chamber and local councils have been renewed as a result of Sunday’s elections. Women now account for 38% of the parliamentary deputies, a historic high. For the first time, 3 persons with disabilities joined the parliament.
“Much more must be done,” OSCE ODIHR mission says about parliamentary elections in Uzbekistan
While Sunday parliamentary elections in Uzbekistan were well organized, significant challenges in meeting international standards persist, the OSCE ODIHR mission said in its statement. The CIS mission earlier said the elections were open, competitive and just.
CIS mission calls parliamentary elections in Uzbekistan “open, competitive and fair”
The head of the CIS observers mission for Uzbekistan’s parliamentary elections Sergey Lebedev said the Sunday elections had been “open, competitive and fair”. He noted that voters showed “greater political maturity”.
Ruling UzLiDeP party wins majority of seats in Legislative Chamber
UzLiDeP, Uzbekistan’s ruling party, secured most seats in the Legislative Chamber at the Sunday elections — 64 out of 150, or 42.7%. Milliy Tiklanish got 29 seats (19.3%), Adolat 21 seats (14%), People’s Democratic Party 20 seats (13%) and the Ecological Party 16 seats (10.7%).
Elections in Uzbekistan recognized as valid, turnout close to 50%
The turnout at the elections of deputies in Uzbekistan reached 47.62% as of 1 p.m. The elections are recognized as valid, the Central Election Commission said.
Elections of deputies to Legislative Chamber and local councils begin in Uzbekistan (photos)
Elections of deputies to the Legislative Chamber of the parliament and kengashes (local councils) began in Uzbekistan. Voting opened first at overseas polling stations in Japan and South Korea, and will close at stations in the US.
Electronic voting to be tested at 10 polling stations in Tashkent
Electronic voting system will be tested for the first time at 10 polling stations in Tashkent on the day of the elections of deputies (27 October). Voters will be able to choose between the traditional or electronic form of voting.
Early voting for election of deputies in Uzbekistan to take place from 16 to 23 October
Early voting for election of deputies will be held in Uzbekistan and at polling stations abroad during 16−23 October, the Central Election Commission said.
OSCE ODIHR opens election observation mission for parliamentary elections in Uzbekistan
The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights launched an election observation mission for the 27 October parliamentary elections in Uzbekistan. It will assess the conduct of the election in accordance with OSCE commitments, international standards and national legislation.
New compact ballot papers for October elections to help save over $236,000
The Central Election Commission of Uzbekistan approved the design of ballot papers for October parliamentary elections. The ballots will have various colors for different types of elections, while their compact design should help reduce printing costs by at least $236,000.
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