Elections are the main instrument for the realization of people's sovereignty, the formation and expression of public opinion, ensuring the stability and effectiveness of the functioning of the state mechanism. Elections in our country are carried out on the free exercise by a citizen of the Republic of his right to elect and be elected. Citizens participate in voting in elections upon reaching the age of 18, regardless of origin, social, official and property status, gender, race, nationality, language, attitude to religion, beliefs, place of residence or any other circumstances. The fundamental electoral rights should include equal, direct and indirect electoral rights, and the secrecy of voting.
At the same time, all elections in the country are held under public supervision, and the institution of elections in Kazakhstan is constantly being improved.
One of the latest changes to the Law on Elections of the Republic of Kazakhstan was the introduction of the institute of direct elections of mayors at the rural level, which allowed the population to engage in real participation in the management system.