A press conference was held in the capital by the Bureau for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, dedicated to the preliminary results of early elections of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
As noted, on May 8, the President of Uzbekistan signed a decree on calling early elections for the head of state. In accordance with the document, early presidential elections are scheduled for July 9, 2023.
According to the Electoral Code, if the President called early elections of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the elections must be held within two months. At the same time, the terms of events for the preparation and conduct of elections are appointed by the Central Election Commission. Preparation for the elections begins with the organizational work provided for by national legislation.
On May 10, 2023, the Central Election Commission launched the election campaign for early presidential elections. Thus, preparatory work began in the country. The entire process related to this important event was carried out by the CEC, district and precinct election commissions in accordance with the Constitution, the Electoral Code, the CEC Decisions, as well as the calendar plan.
Voters and political parties, in accordance with the established procedure, are provided with prompt access to objective information on the procedure, stages and terms of events for the preparation and conduct of elections.