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02 October 2012 [14:57] - Today.Az
The Georgian CEC has counted the votes from 943 (25.2 per cent) of the 3766 constituencies.
The opposition coalition Georgian Dream Party continues to maintain a lead with 53.19 per cent.
The ruling United National Movement - more good to people Party ranks second with 41.51 per cent.
The Giorgi Targamadze Christian-Democratic Movement gained 2.31 per cent, Shalva Natelashvili - Georgian Labour Party - 1.31 per cent and New Right - 0.48 per cent.
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.
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