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#2021 Georgian 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.

Datablog | Leaders or promises: What the Georgian public cares about when voting

Do Georgians vote based on who leads a political party or the policies they advocate?

Datablog | Leaders or promises: What the Georgian public cares about when voting

By Tsisana Khundadze

Do Georgians vote based on who leads a political party or the policies they advocate?

Nika Melia presents coalition ‘shadow cabinet’ for Tbilisi

UNM chair Nika Melia named the leaders of the opposition Lelo, Girchi, and Droa parties as his candidates for deputy mayors.

Nika Melia presents coalition ‘shadow cabinet’ for Tbilisi

UNM chair Nika Melia named the leaders of the opposition Lelo, Girchi, and Droa parties as his candidates for deputy mayors.

Demand for free meals at schools causes stir in Georgia

The policy has been adopted as a campaign promise by United National Movement Tbilisi mayoral candidate Nika Melia. 

Demand for free meals at schools causes stir in Georgia

The policy has been adopted as a campaign promise by United National Movement Tbilisi mayoral candidate Nika Melia. 

Datablog | Who reported seeing dzveli bitchebi engaged in the elections?

Data from an ISFED and CRRC Georgia survey suggests that a substantial share of the public reported seeing criminal elements around polling stations.

Datablog | Who reported seeing dzveli bitchebi engaged in the elections?

By Dustin Gilbreath

Data from an ISFED and CRRC Georgia survey suggests that a substantial share of the public reported seeing criminal elements around polling stations.

Datablog | What issues are important for Tbilisi residents?

Georgia’s local elections were short on substantive discussions of issues, but what do Tbilisians want from their local government?

Datablog | What issues are important for Tbilisi residents?

By Dustin Gilbreath

Georgia’s local elections were short on substantive discussions of issues, but what do Tbilisians want from their local government?

Preliminary results give Georgian Dream victory in local elections

With 91% of votes counted, Georgian Dream is leading with 47% of the popular vote nationwide.

Preliminary results give Georgian Dream victory in local elections

With 91% of votes counted, Georgian Dream is leading with 47% of the popular vote nationwide.

Live updates: Georgians go to the polls

Today municipal elections are seen as a key test for the ruling Georgian Dream party after nine years in power and a series of scandals.

Live updates: Georgians go to the polls

Today municipal elections are seen as a key test for the ruling Georgian Dream party after nine years in power and a series of scandals.

Live updates: Mikheil Saakashvili arrested

Former President Mikheil Saakashvili has been arrested in Georgia on the eve of crucial local elections. 

Live updates: Mikheil Saakashvili arrested

Former President Mikheil Saakashvili has been arrested in Georgia on the eve of crucial local elections. 

Saakashvili arrested in Georgia on eve of election

Former President Mikheil Saakashvili has been arrested in Georgia on the eve of crucial local elections.

Saakashvili arrested in Georgia on eve of election

Former President Mikheil Saakashvili has been arrested in Georgia on the eve of crucial local elections.