In this Oct 14, 2020 photo, a supporter of newly appointed Prime Minister Sadyr Japarov wave a Kyrgyz flag during a rally in support of Japarov in Bishkek. (VYACHESLAV OSELEDKO / AFP)

BISHKEK - The presidential election campaign kicked of in Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday.

On election day, 2,475 polling stations will be open, including 45 abroad, according to the preliminary list

The election campaign runs until Jan 9, 2021, with voting to begin on Jan 10.

A total of 18 candidates, including one woman, will compete for the presidency of the country. More than 3 million votors are eligibal for the election.

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On election day, 2,475 polling stations will be open, including 45 abroad, according to the preliminary list.

Kyrgyz President Sooronbai Jeenbekov resigned on Oct 15 after violent protests in Bishkek following the Oct 4 parliamentary elections, the results of which were later annulled by the Central Election Commission. 

According to Kyrgyz legislation, early elections should be held within three months following the resignation of the president.