CENTRAL COMMISSION FOR HOLDING ELECTIONS AND REFERENDUMS IN TURKMENISTAN

19 June

Nomination of candidates and registration are ongoing

As you know, the nomination and registration of candidates which is one of the important stages of the election season for the elections of members of gengesh of Aba Annayev settlement of Karizek etrap of Arkadag city which will be held on July 23, 2023, on the year which was declared "the year of happy youth with Arkadag Serdar" continues in an organized manner. In accordance with the Election code of Turkmenistan, organizations of the Democratic party of Turkmenistan, the party of Industrialists and entrepreneurs and the Agrarian party participate in the work of nominating the candidates. 

These days, meetings and gatherings dedicated to the nomination of candidates for the membership of gengesh by political parties continue. An unlimited number of candidates are discussed at nomination meetings and gatherings. Among them the most deserving candidates are nominated for membership of gengesh which is a local self-governing body. 

Speakers introduce each candidate's biography, reputation within the country, among colleagues, work ability, organizational skills. 

Thus, the nomination of candidates for membership of gengesh of Aba Annayev settlement will continue until June 23, 2023, and registration will continue until June 28, 2023. 

The elections of members of gengesh of Aba Annayev settlement of Karizek etrap of Arkadag city which will be held on July 23 will be proof that democratic principles of our nation which form the foundation of the reform policy of the new historical era, which was started by the National Leader of the turkmen people, the Chairman of Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, our Hero Arkadag and is continuously implemented by our esteemed President are being followed. 

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...

04 Dec
International cooperation in the election system

In accordance with commissions and directions of the esteemed President of Turkmenistan to study international experience in organizing and holding elections, representative of the Central commission...