Georgian Dream still leads after counting of 97% of votes

Georgian CEC has counted data from 3 590 electoral districts (97,03% per cent) out of 3 766.

According to preliminary information "Bidzina Ivanishvili - The Georgian Dream" opposition coalition is keeping up the leadership with 54.8 per cent (1 154 533 votes) .

The ruling United National Movement holds the second position with 40,4 per cent (845 169 votes).

The Giorgi Targamadze Christian-Democratic Movement ranks third with 2.00 per cent (42 823 votes), Shalva Natelashvili - Georgian Labour Party - fourth with 1.2 per cent (26 058 votes).

Parliamentary elections were held in Georgia on October 1. Around 14 parties and two political blocs participated in the elections.

Parliamentary elections were held in Georgia on a mixed - list, majority system. Around 150 MPs must be elected - 77 on the lists (a passing barrier of five per cent) and 73 - single-seat constituencies.

Parliament will receive more authority in 2013 after amendments to the Constitution take effect resulting in the president's power being reduced.


/Trend/