Parties and Candidates

Georgia

PC001

Question:	What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):	a. Signature requirement (specify requirement) e. Minimum number of candidates
Comments:	A party must apply to the CEC Chairperson with a signed application. If the party has an MP, it must apply no later than 57 days before Election Day. If not, the application period is from January 1 to July 15 of the election year. The application must include a recent excerpt from the political associations register, showing the authorized party representative and, if applicable, proof of having a representative in Parliament. A party that doesn't meet the conditions of the above criteria must submit a list of at least 25,000 supporting voters to the CEC within 60 days of receiving a sample list, but no later than August 1.
Source:	The Election Code of Georgia, art. 142: https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified:	2024/07/25

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PC003

Question:	What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):	a. Age b. Citizenship d. Residence f. Registration
Comments:	A citizen of Georgia from 25 years of age having the right to vote, and who has lived at least 10 years in Georgia may be elected as a Member of the Parliament of Georgia.
Source:	The Election Code of Georgia, art. 111: https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified:	2024/07/25

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PC008

Question:	Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s):	b. In presidential elections
Comments:	Presidental candidates: In order to nominate a candidate for President of Georgia, not less than 30 members of the Election Panel shall, after the membership of the Election Panel is approved but not later than the 30 days before the Election Day, file an application to the CEC. Parliamentary elections: Under the new fully proportional system, independent candidates cannot stand for the parliamentary elections, contrary to OSCE commitments. To participate in the elections, parties must first register with the CEC. Parties that have an MP at the time of calling elections have to submit their application no later than 57 days before election day.
Source:	The Election Code of Georgia, art. 98: https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87 OSCE Report (section F) p9: https://www.osce.org/files/f/documents/6/4/571810_0.pdf
Verified:	2024/07/25

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PC012

Question:	Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s):	b. Direct c. Indirect
Comments:	It is prohibited to carry on election campaigning at any event/presentation funded from the State Budget of Georgia/the budget of a municipality. That action shall be regarded as the use of administrative resources.
Source:	Organic Law of Georgia on Political Union of Citizens, art. 29: https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/28324?publication=32
Verified:	2024/07/25

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PC015

Question:	What is the basis of the public funding?
Answer(s):	a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance b. Based on result of previous election
Comments:	Funds from the state budget which are to be directly distributed among political parties, shall go to the political parties, which during the last parliamentary elections overcame the 4% threshold, or parties which during the last local elections overcame the 3% threshold. One part of the state funding is allocated on an equal basis and another part is allocated in proportion to the votes obtained by each party.
Source:	Organic Law of Georgia on Political Union of Citizens, art. 30: https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/28324?publication=32 The Election Code of Georgia, art. 45, 51: https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified:	2024/07/25

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PC017

Question:	Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer:	a. Yes
Comments:	A party’s property may be made up of: a) membership fees; b) donations by natural persons and legal entities; c) state funds when so prescribed by law; d) income received from producing and distribution of the party symbols, holding lectures and exhibitions and other similar events as well as publications and other activity as determined by the party’s statute, provided that such income does not change the notfor-profit status of the party. e) Donations received as a result of public events.
Source:	Organic Law of Georgia on Political Union of Citizens, art. 25: https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/28324?publication=32
Verified:	2024/07/22

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