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Georgian Election Dispute
Georgia's parliamentary elections saw the ruling party win amid opposition claims of election fraud, leading to widespread protests and international concern.
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Georgian DreamCentral Election Commission (Cec)Coalition For ChangesUnited National Movement (Unm)Strong Georgia
Salome ZourabichviliGeorgi KalandarishviliDavid Kirtadze
- How did the opposition and the president react to the election results?
- The opposition and the Georgian president did not accept the election results, citing concerns about irregularities and alleged Russian interference. Protests erupted in Tbilisi following the announcement.
- What were the official results of the Georgian parliamentary elections?
- The ruling Georgian Dream party won the parliamentary elections in Georgia with 53.93% of the vote, according to the Central Election Commission (CEC).
- What was the response of international actors to the Georgian election results?
- Four opposition parties that surpassed the 5% threshold boycotted the new parliament, and the president also refused to acknowledge the official results.
- What actions were taken in response to the allegations of election irregularities?
- Following protests, a recount was conducted on some polling stations which did not significantly change the CEC's initial results. The election results were voided in 30 polling stations due to violations of voting secrecy.
- What irregularities or accusations of manipulation were reported during the Georgian elections?
- International observers noted instances of voter intimidation, vote-buying, and ballot stuffing, prompting calls from the US and EU to investigate potential election manipulation.