Saakashvili claims victory in Georgia presidential election
According to results from 1769 polling stations, the Georgian Central Election Committee reported that the number of votes given in favor of Mikheil Saakashvili during the presidential election on 5 January has reached 551 thousand 193 (50.26%).
Levan Gachechiladze, the main opposition candidate, received 280 thousand 042 votes or 25.53%.
The other candidates came up with the following results: Akrady Patarkatsishvili - 6.91% (75 735 votes), Shalva Natelashvili - 6.77% (74 216 votes), David Gamkrelidze 3.92% (42 971 votes), Georgy Maisashvili 0.79% (8 672 votes), Irina Sarishvili-Chanturia 0.31% (3 379 votes).
To win the election a candidate has to receive 50% and 1 vote. Otherwise, a second round follows within 2 weeks.
Levan Gachechiladze outstrips Saakashvili in the capital and falls behind in the regions, Novosti Georgia reports.
The poll is still underway.
Levan Gachechiladze, the main opposition candidate, received 280 thousand 042 votes or 25.53%.
The other candidates came up with the following results: Akrady Patarkatsishvili - 6.91% (75 735 votes), Shalva Natelashvili - 6.77% (74 216 votes), David Gamkrelidze 3.92% (42 971 votes), Georgy Maisashvili 0.79% (8 672 votes), Irina Sarishvili-Chanturia 0.31% (3 379 votes).
To win the election a candidate has to receive 50% and 1 vote. Otherwise, a second round follows within 2 weeks.
Levan Gachechiladze outstrips Saakashvili in the capital and falls behind in the regions, Novosti Georgia reports.
The poll is still underway.
