188 out of 204 current akims reelected, to take governor seats in Akmola region
11:34, 9 August 2013
ASTANA. August 9. KAZINFORM The gubernatorial elections in Akmola region were held at 19 poll stations in line the requirements of the Constitutional Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On elections" and the Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan as of 24 April 2013.
729 registered candidates (2 candidates per one governor seat) participated in the elections, including 460 men (63.1%), and 269 women (36.9%).
Out of 247 elected akims, 188 (76.12%) currently hold the position of akim. There are 40 women (16.2%) among those who have been chosen. 236 newly elected governors (95.5%) are members of the National Democratic Party "Nur Otan".
Reps of political parties, non-governmental organizations and mass media attended the gubernatorial elections in the region as observers.