Evaluation of the pre-election environment of the 2018 presidential runoff

Final Assessment of the 28 November Second Round of Presidential Elections

Statement About the Electoral Process (07:00-20:00)

 According to our Electoral Observation Mission, the 2018 Presidential Elections were held in a largely peaceful environment. Our observers have reported up to 120 insignificant and relatively serious violations. We have filed 11 complaints. The following are some of the most serious violations:

Statement About the Ongoing Electoral Process (07:00-13:00)

 According to our observation mission, at this moment the 2018 Presidential Elections are being held in a largely peaceful environment. A vast majority of the electoral precincts, where our static observers are stationed, have been opened on time.

Live Blog: 2018 Presidential Elections Runoff

 Through this live blog, Transparency International Georgia will cover all things relevant around the 2018 presidential elections runoff. You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter 

Second Interim Report on Monitoring Campaign Finances and Administrative Resources

About the Election Observation Mission of Transparency International Georgia

 Transparency International Georgia (TI Georgia) will deploy 350 observers to monitor the November 28 runoff Presidential Elections. Our static observers will cover 300 precincts throughout the country. In addition, 45 mobile groups will also be involved in election observation.

The initiative to write off debts represents unprecedented case of alleged vote buying

Investigation into instances of alleged election fraud must be launched

Instances of alleged vote buying in the run up to election requires prompt investigation

 After the first round of the presidential election, an increase in the number of instances of alleged vote buying and misuse of administrative resources has been especially noticeable. It is important that the relevant state institutions investigate these instances promptly so that the pre-election environment is not damaged.