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Aibek Dadеbay leads the Adilet party as Kazakhstan holds its first parliamentary election under a new constitution.

The Adilet party, led by Aibek Dadеbay, is projected to secure a commanding majority in Kazakhstan’s new 145-member unicameral parliament, the Kurultai. Early exit polls indicate the party will win approximately 109 seats, following a snap election held under the country's new constitutional framework. The Adilet party was formed to distance itself from the legacy of former President Nursultan Nazarbayev, replacing the long-dominant Amanat party. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called the snap election to transition the legislature from a bicameral to a unicameral system. The new constitution also allows for a third seven-year term for President Tokayev, as it resets his time in office. During the election, President Tokayev highlighted the country's infrastructure development and plans to launch the Kazakhstan People’s Council. While the Adilet party remains the most influential political force, other parties such as Auyl and Respublica also aim to enter the Kurultai. The election serves as a key step for Kazakhstan to assert itself as a major democratic power in Central Asia.

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