Kazakhstan's ruling party is leading its national election, according to an exit poll.
Ednews reports citing roeign media that on Sunday, Kazakhs voted for independent candidates in legislative elections, seen as a timid democratic opening in the authoritarian-inclined Central Asian country.
Turnout was around 54%, according to the Electoral Commission.
The results are expected on Monday.
According to an exit poll broadcast on state television, the ruling Amanat party is leading with 53% of the vote, though some concerns have been raised about the validity of the election.