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An early presidential election is taking place in Uzbekistan this Sunday. It has already been declared valid, with voter turnout reaching about 70 percent by 5 p.m. Few doubt that incumbent President Shavkat Mirziyoyev will win. Following recent constitutional changes, he became eligible to seek two additional seven-year terms in office. No opposition candidates have …

Do you know who will win the election? I do — the candidate on the far left. Uzbekistan’s Liberal Democratic Party (UzLiDeP) has nominated incumbent President Shavkat Mirziyoyev as its candidate for the presidential election. Earlier this year, a constitutional referendum reset presidential term limits, allowing Mirziyoyev to seek two additional terms in office. No …