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‘Georgia Dream’ wins also majoritarian elections

Georgia Materials 3 October 2012 12:24 (UTC +04:00)
The Georgian Dream opposition coalition also won elections on majoritarian districts to the Georgian parliament. As the Central Election Commission of Georgia reported, according to preliminary data, opposition members gained the victory in 37 out of 72 majoritarian districts.
‘Georgia Dream’ wins also majoritarian elections

Georgia, Tbilisi, Oct.3/Trend, N.Kirtskhalia /

The Georgian Dream opposition coalition also won elections on majoritarian districts to the Georgian parliament. As the Central Election Commission of Georgia reported, according to preliminary data, opposition members gained the victory in 37 out of 72 majoritarian districts.

Representatives of "United National Movement" gained victory in 35 majoritarian districts.
Based on the today's situation in the parliament "Georgian Dream" will get about 80-85 seats, while the "United National Movement" - 65 - 70.

Other parties do not get to the parliament.

In the parliament "Georgian Dream" will be divided into three factions - "Georgian Dream", Republicans and "Free Democrats" - Irakli Alasania.

Parliamentary elections were held in Georgia on Oct.1. Around 14 parties and two political blocs attended 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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