08:13, 11 июля 2021, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , Darya PODOLSKAYA
Repeat elections of deputies of local councils are held in Bishkek, Osh and Tokmak cities today.
At least 2,216 candidates from 32 parties are running for seats. Most of all are in Bishkek — 1,258, Osh — 616 and Tokmak — 342. In order to get into the city council, parties need to overcome the 7 percent threshold. In total, 32 political organizations intend to take part in the repeat elections.
Some 18 parties are running in the capital:
The Osh Territorial Election Commission initially registered 9 parties:
But Yntymak party withdrew from the race yesterday and there are eight political organizations left.
The Tokmak Territorial Election Commission approved the lists of six parties:
At least 326 polling stations will function from 8.00 to 20.00 on the day of voting. The number of voters in three cities reached 617,517 people. At least 426,699 (69 percent) of them are able to vote in Bishkek, in Osh — 152,718 (6 percent), in Tokmak — 38,100 (25 percent).
Preliminary results will appear within an hour after the end of the voting. Official results will be announced no later than on July 24.