CEC: Voter Turnout Is Lower Than in 2013

Georgia’s Central Election Commission (CEC) spokesperson Ana Mikeladze stated that at 12:00 the voter turnout amounted to 15.95%. The highest activity - 27.4% was observed in Ambrolauri district, while the lowest is 12% in Kazbegi.

Mikeladze noted that compared to the voter turnout during the 2013 presidential elections, the number of voters is down this time.

"By 12:00, the voter turnout was 15.95%, which is 558.755 voters. If you compare this data to the presidential elections in 2013, then the voter turnout by 12.00 amounted to 17,15%,” she stated.

” I would like to remind all parties involved in the elections that, according to the legislation, the agitation is prohibited in the voting building today. It is also prohibited to launch pre-paid and free advertisements on TV and radio,” Mikeladze added.

Moreover, the Spokesperson reminded all sides that it is prohibited to announce election results until 8pm today.

By Thea Morrison