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#2021 Georgia Elections

Datablog | Georgians are split on election quality

Polling from CRRC Georgia suggests a deep partisan divide in Georgia when it comes to views on the quality of elections in the country.

Datablog | Georgians are split on election quality

By Milord Shengelia

Polling from CRRC Georgia suggests a deep partisan divide in Georgia when it comes to views on the quality of elections in the country.

Georgian Dream edges closer to taking back the Batumi legislature

While the Batumi city council is now formally hung, a ‘neutral’ candidate is suspected to be a ruling party ally.

Georgian Dream edges closer to taking back the Batumi legislature

While the Batumi city council is now formally hung, a ‘neutral’ candidate is suspected to be a ruling party ally.

Opposition claim fatal pressure on Batumi councillor

The opposition appears to have lost their majority on the Batumi City Council after the death of a councillor.

Opposition claim fatal pressure on Batumi councillor

The opposition appears to have lost their majority on the Batumi City Council after the death of a councillor.

Datablog | Do people think voter secrecy is respected in Georgia

Election observers often note violations of the secrecy of the ballot in Georgia, and the 2021 local elections were no exception. 

Datablog | Do people think voter secrecy is respected in Georgia

By Tsisana Khundadze

Election observers often note violations of the secrecy of the ballot in Georgia, and the 2021 local elections were no exception. 

Datablog | What issues do Georgians think about when voting?

While Georgian voters tend to look to personalities over policies, policies also matter to a large number of people. 

Datablog | What issues do Georgians think about when voting?

By Makhare Atchaidze

While Georgian voters tend to look to personalities over policies, policies also matter to a large number of people. 

UNM announces ‘permanent protests’ after Tbilisi demonstration

Thousands gathered on Monday demanding that Mikheil Saakashvili be freed and the results of the recent elections be overturned.

UNM announces ‘permanent protests’ after Tbilisi demonstration

Thousands gathered on Monday demanding that Mikheil Saakashvili be freed and the results of the recent elections be overturned.

EU and US slam Georgian authorities over election conduct

The EU slated ‘an escalation of negative rhetoric, persistent allegations of intimidation and pressure on voters, and sharp imbalances in resources.’

EU and US slam Georgian authorities over election conduct

The EU slated ‘an escalation of negative rhetoric, persistent allegations of intimidation and pressure on voters, and sharp imbalances in resources.’

Georgian opposition groups refuse to concede in municipal runoffs 

Preliminary results gave the ruling Georgian Dream party victory in all mayoral races except for the small constituency of Tsalenjikha. 

Georgian opposition groups refuse to concede in municipal runoffs 

Preliminary results gave the ruling Georgian Dream party victory in all mayoral races except for the small constituency of Tsalenjikha. 

Live updates: Georgians go to the polls in mayoral runoffs

Georgians go to the polls today in the second round of local elections.

Live updates: Georgians go to the polls in mayoral runoffs

Georgians go to the polls today in the second round of local elections.

Georgian Dream face challenges in cities as local elections kick off

Saturday’s vote will see Georgian Dream candidates face runoff votes for 20 mayors and 42 council seats across the country.

Georgian Dream face challenges in cities as local elections kick off

Saturday’s vote will see Georgian Dream candidates face runoff votes for 20 mayors and 42 council seats across the country.