The Central Election Commission (CEC) chair, Tamar Zhvania, stated on October 21 that local election run-offs will be held on November 12

The second round will take place in one self-governing city - Kutaisi, and 5 self-governing communities - Martvili, Borjomi, Ozurgeti, Khashuri and Kazbegi. In all other mayoral races, except Tianeti, the ruling Georgian Dream (GD) won the elections.

The opposition United National Movement (UNM) party has refused to participate in the second round of the municipal elections.

The decision was made at the meeting of the UNM political council in late October. The party claims that election environment was unfair, adding many violations were observed by them during the elections.

By Thea Morrison

Edited by Tamzin Whitewood

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