Election dates for new senate members was announced

The Central Election Commission (CEC) has announced that the election of new Senate members for Uzbekistan's Oliy Majlis will take place from November 7-12. Zayniddin Nizomkhojayev, Chairman of the CEC, shared this information during today’s CEC meeting on November 2.

Joint meetings will be held across the local councils of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, regions, Tashkent City, as well as districts and cities to elect Senate representatives.

As per the process, local councils must submit election results to the CEC within two days. According to Uzbekistan's Constitution, the Legislative Chamber and Senate of the Oliy Majlis continue their functions until the new convocation begins.

Senate elections are required within one month of the elections for deputies of the Dzhokorgi Council of Karakalpakstan and local councils. Candidate nominations for Senate seats will occur in joint meetings of the Dzhokorgi Council and respective local councils in Karakalpakstan.

It was previously reported that Senate Chairperson Tanzila Norboyeva was elected to the Tashkent City Council of People's Deputies.