3 candidates running for 1 gubernatorial seat in Aktobe region
08:20, 7 August 2013
AKTOBE. August 7. KAZINFORM Gubernatorial elections are expected to take place in Aktobe region today.
According to the regional election committee, the total number of registered candidates is 434, however, three hopefuls have withdrawn from election due to a transfer to another appointment (akims of Temirsk, Alginsk and Mugalzharsk districts).
Totally, 431 candidates in Aktobe region are up for 149 governor seats, or three candidates compete for one seat.
Not all ex-akims of the districts are running for the office this year. Only 112 out of 149 former governors participate in the elections.