CENTRAL COMMISSION FOR HOLDING ELECTIONS AND REFERENDUMS IN TURKMENISTAN

17 Mar

Pre-voting has started for the elections of deputies of Mejlis of Turkmenistan, members of velayat, etrap, city halk maslahats and Gengeshes

On March 26, 2023, in the elections of deputies of Mejlis of Turkmenistan, members of velayat, etrap, city halk maslahats and Gengeshes ample opportunities are created to ensure the rights of our citizens to participate in the elections. All conditions are provided for voters to vote at the polling stations. 

In accordance with article 73 of the Election code of Turkmenistan, the early voting began on March 16, 2023. 

Early voting in the polling stations is held from 08:00 to 18:00 every day. 

Citizens with the right to vote who cannot be at their place of residence on the elections day and are included in the voter's list in the relevant polling station can vote at the polling station ten days before the elections day! 

As you know, these activities are primarily intended for citizens who are going on a long-term business trip or vacation, as well as those who cannot come to their polling station and vote on the elections day - March 26 for any reason. 

Also, all conditions have been created to ensure the rights of the voters for voting in advance in the polling stations established near the diplomatic missions and consulates of Turkmenistan abroad.

14 Jan
A meeting of the Central Election Commission was held

In accordance with the resolution of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan dated January 7, 2026, elections of members of the halk maslahaty of the newly formed etraps in Turkmenistan – the Altyn Asyr etrap of t...

08 Jan
Elections for members of the Halk Maslahaty, as well as elections to replace the early drop out of deputies of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan, members of the Halk Maslahaty and Gengeshes will be held in the newly formed etraps of the country

In accordance with articles 4, 85 and 87 of the Electoral Code of Turkmenistan, the resolution of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan dated January 7, 2026 determined: To hold elections of members of the Ha...

06 Jan
A new Law has entered into force

On June 28, 2025, the Law of Turkmenistan «On the Unified State Register of Voters» was adopted. The law entered into force on January 1, 2026. Thus, this law, which entered into force on January 1...

25 Dec
Training seminars were held

In order to implement the previously adopted Law of Turkmenistan “On the Unified State Register of Voters” and ensure the organized hold of work on creating the Unified State Register of Voters, speci...

25 Dec
An informal meeting of the Heads of State of the CIS member states was held in Saint Petersburg

On December 22, 2025, our esteemed President Serdar Berdimuhamedov paid a working visit to the friendly country Russian Federation. Our esteemed President participated in the unofficial high-level sum...

24 Dec
Meeting Held with Representatives of the UNDP Office in Turkmenistan

On December 22, 2025, a meeting was held at the office of the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums in Turkmenistan with representatives of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) O...

23 Dec
The First “Central Asia-Japan” Dialogue Summit

On December 17-20, 2025, our esteemed President Serdar Berdimuhamedov paid a working visit to Japan. The head of state participated in the first “Central Asia-Japan” dialogue summit held in Tokyo....

10 Dec
A training seminar was held

On December 8-9, 2025, a training seminar on “Temporary special measures to enhance women’s participation in public and political life” was held in the building of the United Nations Development Progr...