TBILISI: The Georgian Dream Party has reportedly secured a parliamentary majority, according to a statement by the party’s General Secretary and Tbilisi Mayor, Kakha Kaladze. During a briefing in the capital, Kaladze announced that preliminary data from local election headquarters indicated the party’s overwhelming lead, which leaves little opportunity for the opposition to succeed in the current legislative elections.

According to Trend News Agency, the high voter turnout as of 15:00 has been a significant factor in this projected victory. Kaladze urged supporters to continue voting to aim for a constitutional majority, as polling stations across Georgia remain open until 20:00. The election has engaged 3,508,294 eligible voters, including 95,910 Georgians residing abroad, with voting stations established in 53 cities across 42 countries. Notably, this election marks the first use of an electronic voting system, with over 90 percent of ballots expected to be counted within an hour after polls close.

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ection process is being monitored by 102 local and 64 international organizations. Under the reformed electoral system, parliamentary seats will be allocated exclusively through a proportional system based on party lists. A minimum of five percent of the vote is required for parties to secure seats in the legislature. In total, 18 political parties are participating in the race, with five forming coalitions to enhance their chances.