The coalition of observer organizations My Vote demands the annulment of the results from 246 precincts where observers noted violations of fundamental electoral principles. The number of registered voters in these precincts, distributed across 29 districts, is 417 305.
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In a statement released by My Vote, it was reported that on election day, their observers witnessed violations of vote secrecy, instances of individuals voting on behalf of others or voting multiple times, and cases where markings were not checked or votes were cast without proper marking. Additionally, there were physical and verbal assaults on polling stations, as well as actions that obstructed and hindered observation, particularly during the verification process. The organization also recorded hundreds of incidents involving unauthorized aggressive individuals in the vicinity and instances of agitation by commission members.
"Complaints have been submitted regarding serious violations identified in these precincts, which grossly undermined the fundamental principles of elections - namely, secrecy and the free expression of will," stated My Vote.
Of the 246 contested precincts, 33 are located in Batumi, 32 in Marneuli, 27 in Gardabani, 17 in Kutaisi, and 15 each in Gori and Telavi. Additionally, there are 11 in Bolnisi, 8 each in Kobuleti, Lagodekhi, Gurjaani, and Kaspi, 7 each in Akhaltsikhe, Mtskheta, and Kareli, 6n each in Dedoplistskaro and Sagarejo, 5 in Sighnaghi, 4 each in Zugdidi and Khashuri, 3 in Senaki, 2 each in Kvareli, Tsalka, Dusheti, Adigeni, Akhmeta, and Borjomi, and 1 each in Dmanisi, Akhalkalaki, and Khobi.
The Georgian Young Lawyers' Association has also reported mass violations of the principle of voter secrecy. The organization is requesting the annulment of 2263 electronic districts.
