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Boundary Delimitation
BD001
Delimitation of constituencies
Question: Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: For the elections of the Parliament of Georgia, the number of single-member districts were cut from 73 to 30, increasing proportional seats to 120, from a total of 150 seats.
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 196:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=8
Verified: 2024/07/24
BD002
Question: The authority responsible for final approval of the constituency boundaries is:
Answer(s):
c . The Electoral Management Body
Comments: The Central Electoral Commission shall elect DEC members. The respective DEC shall set up electoral precincts and shall define their boundaries and numbers not later than on 1 July of the election year.
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art 21:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/24
BD003
Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question: On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s):
d . Conformity with local jurisdiction boundaries
Comments: The respective DEC shall set up electoral precincts and shall define their boundaries and numbers not later than on 1 July of the election year. An electoral precinct shall be set up for not less than 20 and not more than 1 500 voters
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art 23:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/24
BD004
Question: If population is a criterion, which population figure is used?
Answer:
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: The Election Code of Georgia:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/24
BD005
Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question: The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s):
e . Electoral Management Body (EMB)
Comments: The Central Election Commission appoints DEC members for a 5-year term. DEC shall establish and specify, by an ordinance, the boundaries of electoral precincts
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art 21:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/24
Electoral Systems
ES001
Head of State
Question: How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s):
e . Elected by electoral college or committee
Comments: The President of Georgia shall be elected for a term of 5 years by the Electoral College, without debates and by open ballot. The same person may be elected President of Georgia only twice.
Source: Constitution of Georgia, art. 50:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Georgia_2018?lang=en
Verified: 2024/07/24
ES002
Head of Government
Question: How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:
e . Appointed
Comments: The Prime Minister is the head of the government. He is appointed by the President and is responsible before the President and the Parliament. At the same time, the President of Georgia is authorized to convene and preside over the sittings of the Government with regard to the issues of exclusive state importance.
Source: Constitution of Georgia, art.56:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Georgia_2018?lang=en
Verified: 2024/07/24
ES003
President
Question: Does the country have a president?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: The President of Georgia is the Head of the state of Georgia and is the guarantor of the country's unity and national independence.
Source: Constitution of Georgia, art. 49:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Georgia_2018?lang=en
Verified: 2024/07/24
ES004
Number of Chambers
Question: The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:
a . One chamber
Comments: Art, 36.1. The Parliament of Georgia is the country's supreme representative body that exercises legislative power, defines the main directions of the country's domestic and foreign policies, controls the activities of the Government within the scope established by the Constitution, and exercises other powers.
Source: Constitution of Georgia, art.36:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Georgia_2018?lang=en
Verified: 2024/07/24
ES005
Electoral System (Chamber 1)
Question: What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):
e . Parallel (Segmented) (PR Lists and Majoritarian constituencies)
Comments: Following the full restoration of Georgia's jurisdiction throughout the entire territory of Georgia, two chambers shall be established within Parliament: the Council of the Republic and the Senate. The Council of the Republic shall be composed of members elected by a proportional system. The Senate shall be composed of members elected from the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia, the Autonomous Republic of Ajara and other territorial units of Georgia, and five members appointed by the President of Georgia. The composition, powers, and procedures for the election of chambers shall be determined by the organic law.
Source: Constitution of Georgia, art.37:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Georgia_2018?lang=en
Verified: 2024/07/24
ES006
Question: What is the electoral system for Chamber 2 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):
k . The national legislature consists of one chamber only
Comments:
Source: Constitution of Georgia, chapter 3:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Georgia_2018?lang=en
Verified: 2024/07/24
ES007
Question: If List PR is used, is a highest average formula used?
Answer:
g . Other
Comments: 3. A candidate for member of Parliament, who receives more votes than others, but not less
than 30% of total number voters participating in elections in the respective majoritarian
election district, shall be considered to be elected in the majoritarian election district. The
number of votes derived from invalid ballot papers shall be deducted from the number of
votes cast by voters participating in the elections.
4. Mandates of the Members of the Parliament of Georgia shall be granted only to the party list
that receives no less than 5% of total votes. The number of votes derived from invalid ballot
papers shall be deducted from the number of votes cast by voters participating in the
elections.
5. For determining the number of mandates received by a party list, the number of votes
received by this list must be multiplied by 77 and divided by the total number of the votes
received by the election subjects. The whole number of the result represents the number of
mandates received by the party list.
6. If the total number of mandates received by party/election bloc turns out to be less than 77,
each mandate from the unassigned mandates, with the purpose of supplementing mandates
up to 6, shall be sequentially granted to each of those election subjects having overcome the
threshold and received less than 6 mandates.
7. If, after the assignment of mandates under the procedure prescribed by paragraph 6 of this
Article, any election subject still has less than 6 mandates, with the purpose of
supplementing such election subjects up to 6 mandates, one mandate shall be successively
deducted from the election subjects having received more than 6 mandates and as a result of
this deduction the number mandates remaining with this election subject is no less than 7
mandates.
8. If there are still unassigned mandates left after the procedures prescribed by paragraph 6 of
this Article, they shall be successively granted before the expiration of the term of the
mandate to the election subjects having received no less than 6 mandates without a
supplement.
9. If the number of votes received by 2 or more party lists turns out to be equal, the mandate
shall be granted to the party list which was first to register at the CEC.
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 125:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=8
Verified: 2024/07/24
ES008
Question: What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 1?
Answer(s):
b . Specially delimited constituencies
Comments: Parliament shall be composed of 150 Members of Parliament elected in a single multi-mandate electoral district for a term of 4 years by a proportional system on the basis of universal, free, equal and direct suffrage, by secret ballot.
Source: Constitution of Georgia, chapter 3:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Georgia_2018?lang=en
Verified: 2024/07/24
ES009
Question: What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 2?
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments: The Georgian Parliament is unicameral.
Source: Constitution of Georgia, chapter 3:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Georgia_2018?lang=en
Verified: 2024/07/24
ES010
Question: Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 1 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2024/07/15
ES012
Question: Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 2 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
Answer:
c . The national legislature consists of one chamber only
Comments:
Source: Constitution of Georgia, art.37:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Georgia_2018?lang=en
Verified: 2024/07/24
ES014
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 1?
Answer:
b . Specify the percentage:
Comments: Mandates of the Members of Parliament of Georgia are awarded only to the party list that receives no less than 5% of votes cast. The number of votes derived from void ballot papers shall be excluded from the number of votes of voters participating in the elections.
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 125:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=8
Verified: 2024/07/24
ES015
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 2?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments: The national legislature consists of one chamber.
Source: Constitution of Georgia, chapter 3:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Georgia_2018?lang=en
Verified: 2024/07/24
ES016
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a candidate (independent/party) to win a seat in Chamber 1?
Answer:
b . Specify the percentage:
Comments: A candidate, who receives more votes than others, but not less than 50% (recently changed from 30%) of voters participating in the elections in the majoritarian election district, shall be considered to be elected in the majoritarian election district. The number of votes derived from void ballot papers shall be excluded from the number of votes of voters participating in the elections. New legislation passed
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 125:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=8
Verified: 2024/07/24
ES017
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a candidate (independent/party) to win a seat in Chamber 2?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments: The national legislature consists of one chamber.
Source: Constitution of Georgia, chapter 3:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Georgia_2018?lang=en
Verified: 2024/07/24
ES018
Question: Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 1, which of the following is true? Elections take place:
Answer(s):
a . At fixed intervals (specify length)
Comments: The Parliament of Georgia is elected for the period of 4 years.
1. By-Elections for the Parliament of Georgia are held no later than 15 days before the expiration of its authority.
2. The date of the elections is appointed by the President of Georgia, no later than 60 days before the elections.
3. If the timeframe for elections coincides with emergency situation or war, elections are held no later than 60 days after the abolition of the abovementioned state.
Source: Constitution of Georgia, art. 49:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Georgia_2018?lang=en
The Election Code of Georgia, art. 108:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=8
Verified: 2024/07/24
ES019
Question: Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 2, which of the following is true? Elections take place:
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: The Parliament is unicameral.
Source: Constitution of Georgia, chapter 3:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Georgia_2018?lang=en
Verified: 2024/07/24
ES020
Question: Regarding Chamber 1 elections (excluding advance voting, postal voting, etc):
Answer:
a . Voting takes place on one day
Comments:
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 108:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=8
Verified: 2024/07/24
ES021
Question: Regarding Chamber 2 elections (excluding advance voting, postal voting, etc):
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments: The Parliament is unicameral.
Source: Constitution of Georgia, chapter 3:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Georgia_2018?lang=en
Verified: 2024/07/24
Legislative Framework
LF001
Status of Electoral Law
Question: What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Part of Constitution b . Separate legislation c . Decree
Comments: National elections are governed by the Constitution, the Election Code of Georgia, and supplementary rules administered by the Central Electoral Commission.
Source: Constitution of Georgia: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Georgia_2018?lang=en
The Election Code: matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87&scroll=0
Verified: 2024/07/18
LF002
Question: What is the date of the latest version of the national electoral law (including latest amendments)?
Answer:
a . January 2000 or later
Comments: Amended June 2021
Source: The Election Code of Georgia:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/18
LF003
Electoral Law covers
Question: The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):
a . National elections c . Local elections d . Referendums
Comments: This Law regulates the preparation and conduct of elections of the President, the Parliament, a municipality representative body Sakrebulo, a municipality executive body – a Mayor, and those connected with the preparation and conduct of referenda and plebiscites.
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 1:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/24
LF004
Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question: Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):
a . Voting is voluntary
Comments:
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 3:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/24
LF005
Question: Are there provisions in the law which permit or require regional and/ or local election (s) to be held on the same day as national elections?
Answer:
a . National elections are not held on the same day as regional or local elections
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2002/08/28
LF006
Question: Are there provisions in the law which permit or require presidential election (s) to be held on the same day as national legislative elections?
Answer(s):
b . Presidential elections are held on the same day as national legislative elections
Comments: The presidential elections of Georgia shall be held at the Georgian Parliament palace from 9 a.m. on Election Day, and they shall end at 14 p.m. or any time on the same day.
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 103:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/24
LF007
Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)
Question: What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
a . Judiciary b . EMB
Comments: A violation of the electoral legislation may be appealed at a relevant election commission. The decision of the Central Electoral Commission can appealed in the Constitutional Court.
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 78:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/24
Electoral Management
EM002
Responsibility of national EMB
Question: Does the national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
Answer(s):
a . National level c . Local level d . Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
Comments: The Central Election Commission constitutes the supreme body of the election administration of Georgia, which, within its competence, shall conduct and control election commissions at all levels, and ensure the uniform application of the election legislation throughout the whole territory of Georgia.
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 7:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/24
EM003
Question: The national electoral management body reports to:
Answer(s):
c . The legislature
Comments: The Central Electoral Commission shall be accountable to the Parliament of Georgia and submit a report.
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 14:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/24
EM004
EMB budget determined by
Question: The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s):
c . The legislature d . A national government department f . Donors g . Other
Comments: Costs incurred by the election administration of Georgia for preparation and conduct of elections/referendum, as well as its activities carried out within the term of its authority shall be financed from the state budget of Georgia.
The CEC shall, on an annual basis, submit to the Parliament of Georgia a next year budget estimates for the election administration of Georgia, based on which the next year budgetary funding shall be defined.
The CEC shall submit to the Ministry of Finance of Georgia a plan of funding for preparation and conduct of elections/referendum, no later than 55 days prior to the polling. The Ministry of Finance of Georgia, in accordance with the submitted plan, no later than 50 days prior to the polling, shall deposit to the CEC account the funds allocated for elections/referendum from the state budget of Georgia.
The election administration of Georgia, represented by the CEC, shall be entitled to receive a grant from individuals duly authorized by law. The grant shall be utilized in compliance with the agreement concluded between the CEC and the authorized person.
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 52, 53 :
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/24
EM005
EMB expenditures controlled by
Question: The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s):
c . The legislature
Comments: The CEC shall, on an annual basis and according to the procedures defined by this Law, submit to the Parliament of Georgia a budget statement of the Electoral Administration of Georgia for the following year to determine the budgetary financing for the following year.
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 52:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/24
EM006
Term of EMB members
Question: The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
Answer:
b . For a specified number of years
Comments: The term of office of the Central Electoral Commission's Chairperson shall be 5 years.
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 10:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/24
EM007
Question: The national electoral management body chairperson, or equivalent, is chosen in the following way:
Answer(s):
b . Legislative appointment d . Presidential/ Prime Minister appointment
Comments: The CEC Chairperson shall be elected by the Parliament of Georgia/appointed by the President of Georgia.
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 10:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=8
Verified: 2024/07/24
EM012
Electoral Management model
Question: What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer:
b . Independent
Comments: The Electoral Administration of Georgia is an independent administrative body that shall be independent from other public bodies, within its powers.
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 7:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/24
EM013
Number of EMB members
Question: The EMB is composed of:
Answer:
b . 11 - 20 members (specify)
Comments: The CEC shall be composed of not more than 17 members. Among them shall be the CEC Chairperson, a deputy of the CEC Chairperson, and the CEC Secretary. Seven members of the CEC shall be elected by the Parliament of Georgia
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 7:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/24
EM014
Membership based on
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer:
b . Expertise
Comments: Candidate for CEC membership should be a capable citizen of Georgia, have attained the age of 25, be non-partisan, have higher education, be fluent in the official language of Georgia, hold a working experience of not less than 3 years and hold certificate of the election administration official.
The following shall not be elected/appointed as a member of the CEC:
a) a person who does not hold a certificate of election administration official;
b) a person who has been dismissed from a position at the election administration by the
election commission or the court, due to a breach of the election legislation of Georgia;
c) a person whose violation of the election legislation of Georgia was confirmed by the
court;
d) a person who has been convicted of a crime and whose previous convictions has not been
expunged;
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 10:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/24
EM015
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s):
a . Head of State e . Legislature g . Political parties
Comments: Seven members of the CEC shall be elected by the Parliament of Georgia or appointed by the President of Georgia, while not more than 9 members of the CEC shall be appointed by the parties.
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 10:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/24
Voter Education
VE001
Information campaigns performed by
Question: Who conducts information campaigns for national elections (informing where, when and how to register and/or vote)?
Answer(s):
a . National Electoral Management Body c . Local/County Electoral Management Bodies
Comments: Electoral documentation shall be available to the public. It is the election commission’s duty
to make election documentation and election information available to interested persons
within 2 days of that person placing a request.
The CEC shall: ensure the publication and distribution of information materials.
DECs shall: ensure the release and publication of information materials related to the elections.
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 14, 21:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/24
VE002
Frequency of voter education programs
Question: At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
Answer:
a . Continuously
Comments: The Election Administration intensively used all available mechanisms to disseminate information about electoral novelties and technologies. Demonstration of electronic voting devices for different target groups was carried out with special intensity. In 2023, 1,708 such meetings were held, including 255 meetings in the regions densely populated by ethnic minorities and 186 – in mountainous regions.
The CEC and Training Centre adopted educational/informational programs for voters and stakeholders shown:
https://cesko.ge/static/file/202302232215-strategic-plan.pdf
Source: Annual Report on the Activities of the Central Election Commission of Georgia and the CEC Training Center - 2023:
https://cesko.ge/en/chven-shesakheb/tsliuri-angarishi
Verified: 2024/07/19
VE003
National civic education
Question: Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
Answer(s):
j . Yes, conducted by the Media
Comments: The GPB mentioned plans to cover the elections extensively including voter education spots, also in minority languages.
Source: OSCE/ODIHR Needs Assessment Mission Report on the Georgian Parliamentary Elections of 2024, p. 11: http://www.osce.org/odihr/elections/georgia/244151?download=true
Verified: 2024/07/19
Voter Registration
VR001
Voting age
Question: What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer:
c . 18
Comments: Every citizen of Georgia, who has attained the age of 18, shall have the right to participate in referenda and elections of state and self-government bodies.
Source: Constitution of Georgia, art. 24:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Georgia_2018?lang=en
Verified: 2024/07/25
VR002
Other voting requirements
Question: Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Citizenship
Comments: Every citizen of Georgia have the right to participate in referendums and elections of the bodies of the state, autonomous republics and local self-governments.
Source: Constitution of Georgia, art. 24:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Georgia_2018?lang=en
Verified: 2024/07/25
VR003
Question: What restrictions on registering to vote and voting exist in the country?
Answer(s):
a . Criminal Incarceration
Comments: A citizen who, following a court judgment, is serving a sentence for a particularly serious crime in a penitentiary institution, or who has been recognized by a court decision as a beneficiary of support and admitted to an inpatient care facility, shall not have the right to participate in elections and referendums.
Source: Constitution of Georgia, art. 24:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Georgia_2018?lang=en
Verified: 2024/07/25
VR004
Authority responsible for voter registration
Question: Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
Answer:
d . Election Management Body (specify)
Comments: The Central Electoral Commission is responsible for creating a unified voter list, processing it digitally, and posting public information (first name, last name, photo, date of birth, and address from the identity card)
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 14:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/25
VR005
Question: What is the registration method for national elections?
Answer:
b . Voters register
Comments: The unified list of voters shall be a list of individuals having active suffrage and registered under the procedure defined by the legislation of Georgia and shall be divided by electoral precincts.
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 31:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/25
VR006
Question: How frequently is the voters register updated?
Answer:
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2024/07/19
VR008
Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Question: Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: During the election period, the Electoral Administration of Georgia shall verify the voters' lists.
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 31:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/25
Parties and Candidates
PC001
Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 1)
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
PC002
Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 2)
Question: What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 2)?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments: The Parliament is unicameral.
Source: Constitution of Georgia, art. 49:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Georgia_2018?lang=en
Verified: 2024/07/25
PC003
Registration requirements for candidates (Chamber 1)
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
PC004
Registration requirements for candidates (Chamber 2)
Question: What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
Answer(s):
l . Not applicable
Comments: The Parliament is unicameral.
Source: Constitution of Georgia, chapter 3:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Georgia_2018?lang=en
Verified: 2024/07/25
PC005
Question: What are the legal qualifications for becoming a candidate at presidential elections?
Answer(s):
a . Age b . Citizenship d . Residence
Comments: Any citizen of Georgia having the electoral right, who has attained the age of 40 and who has lived in
Georgia for at least 15 years, may be elected President of Georgia.
The office of the President, the Prime Minister and the Chairperson of the Parliament of Georgia may not be held by a citizen of Georgia who is simultaneously a citizen of a foreign country.
Source: Constitution of Georgia, art. 25, 50:
hhttps://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Georgia_2018?lang=en
Verified: 2024/07/25
PC006
Question: What can disqualify a candidate at legislative elections?
Answer(s):
b . Detention c . Criminal record
Comments: A person who has been imposed with imprisonment may not be elected as a Member of Parliament.
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 111:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/25
PC007
Question: What can disqualify a candidate at presidential elections?
Answer(s):
l . Multiple Citizenship
Comments: The office of the President, the Prime Minister and the Chairperson of the Parliament of Georgia may not be held by a citizen of Georgia who is simultaneously a citizen of a foreign country.
Source: Constitution of Georgia, art. 25, 50:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Georgia_2018?lang=en
Verified: 2024/07/25
PC008
Independent candidates
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
PC012
Public funding of parties
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
PC014
Question: If political parties receive indirect public funding, identify the type of funding:
Answer(s):
a . Free media access d . Other
Comments: During the election campaign in their respective coverage areas, the Public Broadcaster shall allot, from the 50 day before the Election Day, in every hour five minutes to broadcast free of charge, the pre-election advertisements, and every 3 hours broadcast free of charge and without discrimination, the pre-election advertisements submitted to them by each qualified electoral subject.
In order to conduct mass electoral events, the premises administered by state authorities or municipality bodies shall be available free of charge for the election commissions.
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 51:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/25
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
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
Vote Counting
VC001
Question: What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
g . Different ballots used in different constituencies q . Multilingual
Comments: Ballot papers shall be printed under a CEC ordinance and according to the sample established by the CEC in the Georgian language, while in Abkhazia ballot papers shall be printed in the Georgian and Abkhazian languages, and if necessary, in other languages understandable to the local population.
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 63:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/25
VC002
Question: What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
Answer(s):
s . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2024/07/22
VC003
Question: What are the characteristics of ballots used at presidential elections?
Answer(s):
g . Different ballot used in different constituencies p . Bilingual
Comments: Ballot papers shall be printed under a CEC ordinance and according to the sample established by the CEC in the Georgian language, while in Abkhazia ballot papers shall be printed in the Georgian and Abkhazian languages, and if necessary, in other languages understandable to the local population.
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 63:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/25
VC004
Votes are sorted/counted at
Question: Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
Answer:
a . The polling stations
Comments: The PEC chairperson shall check the seal integrity on a ballot box in the presence of PEC members and persons authorised to be present at a polling place.
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 68:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/25
VC011
When are ballots recounted?
Question: Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s):
d . By request e . Court order f . Other
Comments: Based on the CEC initiative when the result of the re-counting of the ballot papers is not the same as the data in the summary protocol of the polling results.
Based on the application/complaint to the Court. The DEC shall, based on an application/complaint, decide, by an ordinance, to re-count ballot papers.
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 20, 124:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/25
VC012
Question: If automatically recounted, what is the trigger?
Answer:
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC015
Question: Are preliminary results announced?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC017
Question: Is there a legal requirement for the declaration of the officially certified results?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC018
Question: How long after the close of polls is the certified results publicly announced? (if there is no legal requirement enter the average time)
Answer:
b . days:
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2009/11/04
Media and Elections
ME002
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations are present at a national level in your country?
Answer(s):
a . Publicly owned c . Privately owned
Comments: There are 54 radio broadcasters.
Source: OSCE Report on the Parliamentary Elections 2018. Part I:
https://www.osce.org/files/f/documents/9/4/412724_2.pdf
Verified: 2024/07/23
ME003
Question: Which of the following types of television stations are present at a national level in your country?
Answer(s):
a . Publicly owned c . Privately owned
Comments: The media includes 110 television channels.
Source: OSCE Report on the Parliamentary Elections 2018. Part I:
https://www.osce.org/files/f/documents/9/4/412724_2.pdf
Verified: 2024/07/23
ME011
What laws, if any, guarantee freedom of access to public information for representatives of the media?
Everyone has the right to be familiarised with information about him/her, or other information, or an official document that exists in public institutions in accordance with the procedures established by law, unless this information or document contains commercial or professional secrets, or is acknowledged as a state secret by law or in accordance with the procedures established by law as necessary in a democratic society to ensure national security or public safety or to protect the interests of legal proceedings.
Source
Constitution of Georgia, art. 18:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Georgia_2018?lang=en
Verified
2024/07/23
ME027
Question: Does the EMB monitor media coverage of elections?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: the Georgian National Communications Commission (GNCC) shall determine the procedure for participation and use of the media in the electoral process, shall supervise the observance of provisions under this Law by any broadcaster, and shall give respective response to violations of those provisions. The GNCC shall purchase the service s necessary for media monitoring according to the legislation of Georgia.
Source: The Election Core of Georiga, art. 51:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/25
ME028
Question: What form does the authority, if any, of the EMB to enforce remedies or sanctions against the media in case of breach of the rules on media coverage of elections take?
Answer(s):
b . Administrative penalty
Comments:
Source: The Election Core of Georiga, art. 91:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/25
ME031
Question: Have the media or journalists' organisations adopted a code of ethics specific to elections? Please send us a copy.
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 51:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/25
ME034
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations provide political parties with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
a . Publicly owned
Comments:
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 50:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/25
ME035
Question: Which of the following types of television stations provide political parties with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
a . Publicly owned
Comments:
Source: The Election Core of Georgia, art. 50:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/25
ME037
Criteria for allocating free broadcast time
Question: What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
Answer(s):
a . Equal regardless of size of party and previous performance c . Based on result of previous election
Comments: A general broadcaster, as well as a broadcaster transmitting the election advertising shall be obliged to allocate to each qualified election subject the time lasting for 90 seconds in every 3 hours free of charge and without discrimination. Further addition of an unused time to the other time assigned thereto is impermissible.
The Public Broadcaster, as well as a community broadcaster, which allocates time for the election advertising, shall be obliged to allocate to each qualified election subject the time lasting for 60 seconds per hour free of charge and without discrimination. Further addition of an unused time to the other time assigned thereto is impermissible.
The Public Broadcaster (legal entity of public law) is obliged to allocate an airtime for pre-election advertising of all other parties and election blocs, other than qualified election subjects, which shall be equally distributed among these subjects.
Source: The Election Core of Georgia, art. 51:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/25
ME059
Television debates
Question: Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s):
a . Yes, in presidential elections b . Yes, in legislative elections
Comments: Public Broadcasters run debates for party-elected candidates.
Many broadcasters intend to conduct various debates among the political contestants.
Source: OSCE Report on Presidential Elections 2018. Part C:
https://www.osce.org/files/f/documents/9/4/412724_2.pdf
The Election Code of Georgia, art. 51, 185:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/25
ME062
Blackout period for release of opinion poll results.
Question: What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
Answer:
b . 2-3 days
Comments: It is prohibited to publish public opinion poll results with regard to the elections, except for the possible number of voters in elections and the number of voters participating in elections on polling day, within 48 hours before polling day and until 20:00 of that day.
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 50:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/25
ME080
Question: Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: The paid airtime allotted by any TV or radio broadcaster during one day may not exceed 15% of its total daily broadcasting time and none of the electoral subjects shall be granted more than one-third of this time.
Source: The Election Core of Georgia, art. 50:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/25
Direct Democracy
DD002
Direct Democracy Provisions (National Level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy Procedures at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: People are the source of state authority. People exercise power through their representatives, as well as through referendums and other forms of direct democracy.
Source: Constitution of Georgia, Art. 3:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Georgia_2018?lang=en
Verified: 2024/07/25
DD003
Mandatory referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Mandatory Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: The establishment of the new general state tax, in addition to the excise tax, or the total state taxes
according to the type of upper rate limit can be increased only through a referendum, in addition to
the organic law. Only the government has the right to initiate a referendum
Source: Constitution of Georgia, art. 74-76:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Georgia_2018?lang=en
Verified: 2024/07/24
DD004
Optional referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Optional Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: The President of Georgia may, at the request of the Parliament of Georgia, the Government of Georgia, or not less than 200 000 voters.
Source: Constitution of Georgia, art. 52:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Georgia_2018?lang=en
Verified: 2024/07/24
DD005
Citizens' Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Citizen’s Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: If not less than 200,000 electors request it, the President of Georgia can hold a referendum at the national level.
If the initiative to hold a referendum comes from the voters, an initiative group must be established. The group must provide each member’s first name, last name, place of residence, and contact phone number. The initiative group is responsible for clearly and specifically formulating the issues proposed for the referendum. The group must then apply to the Central Election Commission to register the proposed issue for the referendum.
Source: Constitution of Georgia, art. 52:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Georgia_2018?lang=en
The Election Code of Georgia, art. 175:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=90
Verified: 2024/07/24
DD006
Agenda Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Agenda Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: The Government, a Member of Parliament, a parliamentary faction, a parliamentary committee, the supreme representative bodies of the Autonomous Republics of Abkhazia and Ajara, and not less than 25,000 voters shall have the right of legislative initiative.
Source: Constitution of Georgia, art. 45:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Georgia_2018?lang=en
Verified: 2024/07/24
DD007
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Recalls at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution of Georgia:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Georgia_2018?lang=en
Verified: 2024/07/24
DD008
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for mandatory referendums at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
a . Constitutional
Comments:
Source: Constitution of Georgia, art. 74-76:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Georgia_2018?lang=en
Verified: 2024/07/24
DD009
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for optional referendums at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
a . Constitutional b . Specific laws/legislation
Comments:
Source: Constitution of Georgia, art. 52:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Georgia_2018?lang=en
The Election Code of Georgia, chapter 19:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=90
Verified: 2024/07/24
DD100
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an agenda initiative?
Answer(s):
c . Requirement for signature collectors to be registered electors
Comments:
Source: Constitution of Georgia, art. 45:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Georgia_2018?lang=en
Verified: 2024/07/24
DD101
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a recall?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2024/07/24
DD102
Question: What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a referendum?
Answer:
a . All signatures checked
Comments: An initiative group shall start the collection of signatures from the day of receipt of the registration certificate.
Signatures shall be collected on a sample paper as determined by the CEC and agreed with the
initiative group. The signature of a person responsible for collecting the signatures shall be attested by a notary.
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 176:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/24
DD103
Question: What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
c . Other (specify)
Comments: The signature of a person responsible for collecting the signatures shall be attested by a notary.
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 176:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/24
DD104
Question: What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a recall?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2024/07/24
DD105
Question: Who is responsible for checking the signatures?
Answer(s):
a . Agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms
Comments:
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 38:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=90
Verified: 2024/07/25
DD123
Question: Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a recall? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2024/07/24
DD127
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign for a recall?
Answer:
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2024/07/24
DD015
Question: Who is responsible for managing the administration of direct democracy mechanisms at the national level?
Answer(s):
c . President
Comments:
Source: Constitution of Georgia, art. 52:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Georgia_2018?lang=en
Verified: 2024/07/24
DD016
Question: Does this agency/department also manage the administration of national elections?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/11/30
DD017
Question: Are mandatory referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
b . Yes, in some regions/states/provinces
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2024/07/24
DD018
Question: Are optional referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
b . Yes, in some regions/states/provinces
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2024/07/24
DD019
Question: Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
c . No
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/11/29
DD020
Question: Are agenda initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
c . No
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/11/29
DD021
Question: Are recalls currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
c . No
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/11/29
DD022
Question: Are mandatory referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
c . No
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/11/30
DD023
Question: Are optional referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
c . No
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/11/30
DD024
Question: Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
c . No
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/11/30
DD025
Question: Are agenda initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
c . No
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/11/30
DD026
Question: Are recalls currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
c . No
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/11/30
DD031
Question: Who can initiate a referendum at the national level?
Answer(s):
c . President d . Legislative majority e . Registered electors
Comments:
Source: Constitution of Georgia, art. 52:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Georgia_2018?lang=en
Verified: 2024/07/24
DD043
Question: When is the outcome of a mandatory referendum binding?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/11/30
DD044
Question: When is the outcome of an optional referendum binding?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2024/07/24
DD053
Question: Who determines the title of an agenda initiative?
Answer:
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/11/30
DD061
Question: What happens when there is a valid alternative proposal?
Answer:
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/11/30
DD064
Question: Once an initiative is qualified for the ballot, the vote on it takes place:
Answer:
a . Within a certain time limit (specify)
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/11/30
DD068
Question: If a recall qualifies for the ballot, when is it put to the vote?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/11/30
DD069
Question: When does the election to replace an individual who has been recalled take place?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/11/30
DD071
Question: Can an individual who is the subject of a recall stand on the ballot for his/her own replacement?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/11/30
DD076
Question: What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional) has been published?
Answer:
a . Fixed time period (specify)
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/11/30
DD077
Question: What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for a rejective referendum (optional) has been published?
Answer:
a . Fixed time period (specify)
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/11/30
DD078
Question: What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for a citizens' initiative has been published?
Answer:
a . Fixed time period (specify)
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/11/30
DD079
Question: What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for an agenda initiative has been published?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/11/30
DD085
Question: What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for recall has been published?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/11/30
DD129
Question: Are the results of referenda always binding, never binding or sometimes binding?
Answer:
a . Always binding
Comments: Legislative and executive authorities of Georgia are obliged to harmonize Georgian legislation and other legal acts with the referendum results within one month. A decision made as a result of the referendum may be changed or cancelled only by holding another referendum. The Constitutional Court of Georgia has the right to invalidate the referendum results under the procedures as provided for by the law
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 183:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/25
DD130
Question: Are the types of issues to vote upon in a referendum constitutional changes only, other issues only or both constitutional and other issues?
Answer:
c . Both constitutional and other issues
Comments: Referendums may be conducted about the issues of great state importance; Also about the issues and principles considered by the Law of Georgia, and international contracts and agreements.
Source: he Election Code of Georgia, art. 172:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/25
DD131
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy at sub-national levels (regional or local)?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution of Georgia:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Georgia_2018?lang=en
Verified: 2024/07/24
DD132
Year of introducing Direct Democracy
Question: What year were the first Direct Democracy mechanisms introduced to the legal framework?
Answer:
f . 1981-2000
Comments:
Source: Constitution of Georgia:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Georgia_2018?lang=en
Verified: 2024/07/24
DD133
Question: What year was the first referendum/initiative held?
Answer:
f . 1981-2000
Comments: Georgia is an independent, unified and indivisible state as confirmed by the Referendum of 31 March 1991 held in the entire territory of the country.
Source: Constitution of Georgia, art. 1:
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Georgia_2018?lang=en
Verified: 2024/07/25
Voting Operations
VO002
Question: Is there a code of conduct for election officials?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: The CEC and Observers signed the Code of Conduct:
https://cesko.ge/en/siakhleebi/pres-relizebi/singleview/11032858-tseskom-da-adgilobrivma-damkvirvebelma-organizatsiebma-ktsevis-etikis-kodekss-moatseres-kheli
Verified: 2024/07/24
VO003
Electors vote at
Question: Where can electors vote?
Answer(s):
a . At a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered at national elections d . At specially designated polling stations e . At mobile polling stations
Comments: Mobile Ballot Box: The list of a mobile ballot box is drawn up based on general and special lists of voters if:
a) a voter is unable to independently visit the polling premises due to limited capabilities or
health conditions;
b) a voter is imprisoned;
c) a voter is in hospital for treatment or in any other inpatient medical facility with no polling
station established in it;
d) a voter is a military serviceman, serves in the military unit at the state border, which is
located far from the polling station and within which no polling station is established;
e) a voter is on the territory of the election district, but on a place difficult to access.
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 65, 66:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
Verified: 2024/07/24
VO004
Voting outside the country is permitted for
Question: Who can vote from outside the country?
Answer(s):
b . Citizens residing outside the country d . Members of the armed forces f . Diplomatic staff
Comments: The voters who are staying abroad on the polling day and who are registered with a consular office of Georgia, voters who are registered abroad but are not registered with a consular office of Georgia, and voters who are not registered with a consular office of Georgia and are not registered abroad but will go through electoral registration not later than the 19 day before the Election Day in a PEC set up abroad, at a diplomatic mission of Georgia abroad or in a consular office of Georgia.
Military and special rank personnel from various Georgian ministries and security services, whose service or health conditions require them to be at a different address from their registered place, will have their lists compiled by their commanders or heads and submitted to the appropriate DECs
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 32:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=8
Verified: 2024/07/24
VO005
Locations for voting outside of the country
Question: If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
Answer(s):
b . Consulates c . Special polling stations
Comments: Election precincts at the State institutions of Georgia, existing outside Georgia, are established upon ordinance of the Central Election Commission of Georgia, based on the data of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia.
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 23:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=8
Verified: 2024/07/24
VO006
Question: Can people vote in advance of the designated national election day(s)?
Answer:
a . No
Comments:
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 51, 60:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=8
Verified: 2024/07/24
VO007
Question: If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), how may they do so?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2024/07/24
VO008
Question: If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), specify who:
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 33:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=8
Verified: 2024/07/24
VO009
Question: Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: An electoral precinct shall be set up for not less than 20 and not more than 1,500 voters. Electoral precinct s abroad shall be set up by the CEC based on data provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, for not less than 50 and not more than 3,000 voters.
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art.23:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=8
Verified: 2024/07/24
VO011
Voting method
Question: How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s):
a . Manually marking of ballots
Comments:
Source: The Election Code of Georgia, art. 65:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=8
Verified: 2024/07/24
VO012
How many staff are assigned to each polling station?
A member of an election commission, a candidate, a representative of an electoral subject, an observer and representatives of the press and other media are allowed to be present at the polling station
Source
The Election Code of Georgia, art. 65:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=8
Verified
2024/07/24
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