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In Georgia, a Historic Transfer of Power
Observers have lauded the October 1 elections as one of the most peaceful transfers of power in Georgia’s history. Nermin Nisic, IFES chief of party in Georgia, offers his reflections on Election Day, Georgia's democracy and what comes next.
Election Material
Ballot
Georgia Parliamentary Elections Single Member Constituency Sample Ballot 2012
Ballot used for the Parliamentary elections held in the Republic of Georgia on 1 October 2012. This ballot was used to elect members of a single member district. The main parties and coalitions in the election were the United National Movement, Georgian Dream, and the Christian Democratic Movement.
Election Material
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Georgia Parliamentary Elections Closed List PR Sample Ballot 2012 Azeri
Ballot used in the Georgian Parliamentary election held on 1 October 2012. This ballot was used for the closed list proportional representation seats, where voters selected one candidate. This ballot was distributed to the Azeri speaking minority in Georgia. The main parties in the election were Georgian Dream, United National Movement, and the Christian Democratic Movement.
Election Material
Ballot
Georgia Parliamentary Elections Closed List PR Sample Ballot 2012 Armenian
Ballot used in Parliamentary elections in the Republic of Georgia on 1 October 2012. This ballot was used for the closed list proportional representation seats, for which each voter cast one ballot. The main parties in the election were the National United Movement, Georgian Dream, and the Christian Democratic Movement. This ballot was distributed to the Armenian-speaking minority.
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Report/Paper
Elections in Georgia: October 1 Parliamentary Elections
Georgians head to the polls on October 1, 2012, to elect 150 representatives to their parliament.
September 27, 2012
Publication
Survey
Focus Group Findings on Perceptions on Women in Georgian Politics
From June 18–21, 2012, IFES worked with the Institute of Social Studies and Analysis (ISSA), a Tbilisi–based research organization, to conduct eight focus groups across Georgia to better understand the perceptions, opinions and perceived obstacles women face as political candidates and elected officials.
August 21, 2012
Publication
Report/Paper
Focus Group Findings on Perceptions on Women in Georgian Politics
From June 18–21, 2012, IFES worked with the Institute of Social Studies and Analysis (ISSA), a Tbilisi–based research organization, to conduct eight focus groups across Georgia to better understand the perceptions, opinions and perceived obstacles women face as political candidates and elected officials.
August 21, 2012
News & Updates
Feature
What Made Nigeria’s 2011 Elections So Effective
This past April, Nigeria received accolades from national and international observers for the implementation of its national elections.
News & Updates
Feature
Nigerians Vote in Multiple National Elections
Nigeria held a series of nationwide elections in April 2011, beginning with National Assembly polls on April 9 and a presidential election on April 16. Elections for state governors were held on April 26 in most parts of the country but delayed until April 28 in two states due to violence following the presidential vote. After registering to vote in January and February, Nigerians underwent a voter accreditation process in the morning of each election day before casting their ballots in the afternoon. Despite the considerable security challenges, the polls were considered generally fair and credible by international observers.
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Report/Paper
Georgia's Parliamentary Electoral System
The term ‘electoral system’ is used to describe the structure by which votes cast in an election result in legislative seats (or executive offices) won by political parties and candidates. The most common methods used in elections for legislatures are plurality/majority, proportional representation or mixed systems.
March 01, 2011