CEC preliminary data: Georgian Dream to get 83 deputy mandates, United National Movement - 67

Georgia, Tbilisi, Oct. 6 / Trend N. Kirtzkhalia /

According to the full preliminary data of the Georgian Central Election Commission, "Georgian Dream" coalition will receive 83 deputy mandates in the parliament, while the "United National Movement" - 67.

According to the party-lists, around 44 members will join the Parliament from the "Georgian Dream" coalition, while 33 - from United National Movement.

According to the single-party districts, "Georgian Dream" will get 39 deputy seats, while United National Movement - 34.

According to the CEC, the figures may be slightly changed because the voting results at several polling stations were challenged. This applies to single-member districts. The data on 7 districts were challenged.

Parliamentary elections were held in Georgia on Oct.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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