Georgian election administration: election day monitored by international, local observers, covered by 73 media outlets

A total of 28 international and 27 local observer organisations are monitoring today’s local elections in Georgia, while nearly 1,000 representatives from 73 media outlets are covering the process, the Georgian Central Election Commission (CEC) said.

According to the Central Election Commission, the registered international observer missions include representatives from embassies, international organizations, and election administrations from 21 countries, among them Bulgaria, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Slovakia, Montenegro, Turkey, and Moldova.

Throughout the day, the CEC Contact Hub will operate via the hotline 2 51 00 51, providing assistance and information to the public. In addition, the Media Center will function in continuous mode, offering journalists and election stakeholders access to up-to-date information and briefings.

Local self-government elections are taking place in Georgia, with citizens voting to elect municipal council members and mayors for a four-year term.

Georgians are casting their ballots to select representatives to 64 local councils (Sakrebulo) and 64 mayors across the country.