Kazakhstan held parliamentary elections on August 23rd, with over 12.6 million voters eligible to elect 145 deputies to the new Kurultai parliament. A landslide victory is widely predicted for the president's party. The election is largely seen as a move to further consolidate President Tokayev’s increasingly authoritarian rule. This outcome is facilitated by a newly adopted constitution approved earlier this spring. The changes implemented through the new constitution are expected to strengthen executive power. International observers have raised concerns regarding the fairness and democratic nature of the process. The election signifies a continuation of the existing political trajectory in Kazakhstan.