Georgian CEC counts over quarter of votes

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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