Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Sept. 15
By Demir Azizov – Trend:
Uzbekistan’s Central Election Commission (CEC) has adopted a decision to create constituencies for the presidential election.
“The constituencies for the presidential election have been created in the Republic of Karakalpakstan, provinces and the city of Tashkent,” read a message from the CEC.
The list of the constituencies, including the number of voters and the location of district election commissions will be published by media outlets.
Uzbekistan will hold an early presidential election Dec. 4. The election will be held in accordance with the country’s constitution due to the death of President Islam Karimov.
Election campaigns started Sept. 9. Registration of presidential candidates will be held from Sept. 30 until Oct. 20 in accordance with the action plan for preparations and holding the presidential election.
Uzbekistan’s President Islam Karimov passed away Sept. 2 after suffering a stroke.
The president of Uzbekistan is elected for a period of five years.
Four political parties in the country have the right to nominate a presidential candidate.
They are the Movement of Entrepreneurs and Businessmen – the Liberal Democratic Party of Uzbekistan, Democratic Party Milly Tiklanish (National Revival), People's Democratic Party of Uzbekistan and Social Democratic Party Adolat (Justice).