The Georgian Young Lawyers Association (GYLA) has appealed to the Tbilisi City Court regarding the summary protocol of the October 26 parliamentary elections, which the Central Election Commission issued on Saturday, November 16. The organization is seeking the annulment of the summary protocol, the election results, and the appointment of new elections.
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GYLA continues to challenge the violations of voter secrecy in the parliamentary elections. Voter secrecy is a right guaranteed by the Constitution of Georgia, and its violation is unacceptable. This right is fundamental to democratic processes, and its disregard undermines the legitimacy of the election process," reads the statement issued by the organization.
Saya appealed to 73 District Election Commissions regarding the violation of voter secrecy in the parliamentary elections. The organization demanded the annulment of the results from the 2263 precincts where elections were held using technology. The district commissions did not accept the complaints, prompting GYLA to appeal to the court. Out of 24 district/city courts, only Tetritskaro Judge Vladimer Khuchua recognized the violation of voter secrecy and invalidated the results of 30 election precincts. However, Judge Khuchua's decision was later annulled by the appellate court.
According to the summary protocol from the Central Election Commission, in the parliamentary elections, the Georgian Dream party won 53.93% of the votes, securing 89 out of 150 seats in the legislative body. Coalition for Change received 11.03% of the votes and 19 seats, Unity - National Movement garnered 10.17% and 16 seats, Strong Georgia earned 8.81% and 14 seats, and the Gakharia for Georgia party gained 7.78% and 12 seats. Only Georgian Dream agrees with the CEC data, while the opposition claims that the elections were rigged.
