11 candidates declare intent to run in Kyrgyzstan's presidential election
The submission period for presidential candidacy applications has concluded in Kyrgyzstan. According to preliminary data from the Central Election Commission, 11 individuals, including incumbent President Sadyr Japarov, are vying for participation in the election scheduled for January 27, 2027.
Applications for self-nomination were also submitted by Azamat Esenbekov, Aimen Kasenov, Syimyk Japykeev, Akai Kydyrov, Iskhak Masaliev, Baktybek Kalmamatov, Bakytbek Adylov, Amur Aiba Meder, Mambetjunus Abylov, and Klara Sooronkulova.
Candidates must now collect no fewer than 30,000 voter signatures for registration. The collection of electronic signatures will continue until December 8, and the Central Election Commission will accept registration documents until December 13. The commission is required to register candidates by December 23.
Election campaigning will begin on December 23 and conclude at 08:00 local time on January 26, one day before voting commences.
