Electoral Preferences of People in Kazakhstan

Sex

Male
560
(53.8%)
Female
480
(46.2%)

Preferred language of answers

Kazakh
341
(32.8%)
Russian
699
(67.2%)

Ethnicity

Kazakh
738
(71%)
Russian
157
(15.1%)
Other
145
(13.9%)

Place of residence

City
765
(73.6%)
Village
275
(26.4%)

Region

Astana
115
(11.1%)
Almaty city
131
(12.6%)
Akmola region
76
(7.3%)
Aktobe region
47
(4.5%)
Almaty region
102
(9.8%)
Atyrau region
42
(4%)
West Kazakhstan region
29
(2.8%)
Zhambyl region
37
(3.6%)
Karaganda region
81
(7.8%)
Kostanay region
34
(3.3%)
Kyzylorda region
32
(3.1%)
Mangystau region
43
(4.1%)
Turkestan region
57
(5.5%)
Pavlodar region
39
(3.8%)
North Kazakhstan region
28
(2.7%)
East Kazakhstan region
25
(2.4%)
Shymkent
62
(6%)
Abay region
17
(1.6%)
Zhetysu region
31
(3%)
Ulytau region
12
(1.2%)

Are you interested or not in watching the election campaign?

Very interesting
217
(21%)
Rather interesting
214
(20.7%)
Rather not interesting
250
(24.6%)
Absolutely not interesting
268
(26%)
I don't know anything about it
81
(7.9%)

Which sources do you use most often to receive information about the parties and candidates participating in the elections?

Billboards, street advertising
398
(38.7%)
Acquaintances, relatives and friends
94
(9.2%)
Websites
275
(26.8%)
Messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram)
117
(11.4%)
Printed publications - newspapers, magazines
43
(4.2%)
Radio
41
(4%)
Social networks
324
(31.5%)
Television
276
(26.9%)
Other
23
(2.2%)
I do not receive information, I do not follow it
130
(12.6%)

Do you know that in these elections the voting will follow the new rules adopted after the changes in Constitution in 2022?

Yes, I know
320
(31.1%)
I’ve heard something about it
66
(6.4%)
I don't know anything about it
643
(62.5%)

Are there any parties participating in the elections that represent your interests?

Yes
232
(22.5%)
No
644
(62.5%)
It’s difficult to answer
154
(15%)

Are there any people representing your interests among the candidates for deputies of the Mazhilis?

Yes
255
(24.8%)
No
660
(64.1%)
It’s difficult to answer
115
(11.1%)

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements:

“These elections are a real step towards the democratization of Kazakhstan"

Completely agree
232
(22.6%)
Rather agree
333
(32.3%)
Rather disagree
193
(18.7%)
Completely disagree
146
(14.1%)
I find it difficult to answer
126
(12.3%)

“Opposition parties were given the opportunity to participate in these elections”

Completely agree
213
(20.7%)
Rather agree
301
(29.2%)
Rather disagree
146
(14.2%)
Completely disagree
168
(16.3%)
I find it difficult to answer
-11.4
(%)

“It is important for me that the elections in the country are held honestly and without fraud"

Completely agree
869
(84.4%)
Rather agree
82
(8%)
Rather disagree
22
(2.1%)
Completely disagree
37
(3.6%)
I find it difficult to answer
19
(1.8%)

“The election results in Kazakhstan are predetermined, little depends on the voters"

Completely agree
311
(30.2%)
Rather agree
265
(25.7%)
Rather disagree
217
(21%)
Completely disagree
142
(13.8%)
I find it difficult to answer
95
(-15.8%)

How much do you think the results of the upcoming elections can be trusted?

Absolutely can be trusted
130
(12.6%)
Rather can be trusted
407
(39.5%)
Rather cannot be trusted
229
(22.2%)
Absolutely not to be trusted
158
(15.4%)
I find it difficult to answer
106
(10.3%)

Will you go to the elections on March 19 of this year?

Yes, I will
613
(59.6%)
No, I won't
285
(27.7%)
I haven't decided yet
131
(12.7%)

If you go to the elections, which party do you want to vote for?

Amanat Party
128
(20.8%)
Auyl People's Democratic Patriotic Party
20
(3.3%)
Respublica Party
20
(3.3%)
People's Party of Kazakhstan
9
(1.5%)
Baitak Green Party
6
(1%)
National Social Democratic Party
15
(2.5%)
Against everyone
13
(2.2%)
I don't know, I haven't decided
376
(61.2%)
Another party
26
(4.2%)

OPINION POLLING ABOUT ELECTIONS: Majority of Kazakhstanis are convinced that parties and candidates do not represent their interests

Electoral Preferences of People in Kazakhstan