The Central Election Commission has counted the results from 58 out of 67 precincts opened abroad. As per preliminary data, at least 75% of the emigrants who participated in the parliamentary elections voted for opposition parties.
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At present, the votes are divided among the parties as follows:
- Coalition for Change - 31.923% (8036 voters)
- Unity - National Movement - 19.843% (4995 voters)
- Strong Georgia - 14.667% (3692 voters)
- Georgian Dream - 15% (3776 voters)
- Gakharia - for Georgia - 8.716% (2194 voters)
The Prime Minister of Georgia attributed the ruling party's defeat at foreign polling stations to a "lack of information" and the influence of "propaganda" among citizens living abroad.
"This is a sign that these people are lacking information. There is a deluge of misinformation and propaganda. Ultimately, if you can't see what's happening in the country with your own eyes, you can fall under the influence of this propaganda much more easily.
Propaganda is also very strong in Georgia. There is a flood of crude propaganda, as well as bullying, etc. However, people living in Georgia can see for themselves how the country is developing. Therefore, this propaganda has much less impact on those living in Georgia than it does on those residing in other jurisdictions. This difference can be easily explained," said Kobakhidze.
For the October 26 parliamentary elections, 67 polling stations were opened abroad in 53 cities across 42 countries. The number of voters on the special lists for these precincts was 95 910.
