Politics

Kazakhstan votes for new parliament after sweeping constitutional overhaul

A total of 545 candidates from seven parties are competing for 145 seats. Photo: Zhang Shuo/China News Service via Getty Images
A total of 545 candidates from seven parties are competing for 145 seats. Photo: Zhang Shuo/China News Service via Getty Images

With no registered opposition parties and all seven contenders backing the president, critics say meaningful political change remains unlikely.