08.03.2006 - Source: US Department of State

October by-elections are considered generally fair, despite problems with inaccurate voter lists and lack of ballot boxes; Republican Party was denied registration to participate elections; according to Central Election Commission the party failed to complete registration process ("Country Report on Human Rights Practices 2005") [#46144],  [ID 4729]

"On October 1, parliamentary by-elections for five open seats were held and the ruling National Movement party won all five seats. Local NGOs, including the International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy (ISFED) (which had observers at all polling stations), considered the by-elections to be generally fair, despite continuing problems including inaccurate voter lists and a lack of tamper proof ballot boxes. [...] There were no government restrictions on political party formation beyond registration requirements; according to the MOJ Registration and Licensing Department, there were 185 registered political parties.
The government denied the Republican Party's registration to participate in the October by-elections. The party claimed the CEC had improperly prevented the party's participation in the by-elections, while the CEC claimed the Republican Party failed to properly complete the registration process. The CEC further noted that all other opposition parties had complied with the registration process."

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30.11.2005 - Source: Council of Europe - Secretary General

After by-elections in 5 constituencies seats in Parliament were filled by National Movement`s candidates ("Reports from the Council of Europe Field Offices and Other Outposts; October 2005 [SG/Inf(2005) 22]") [#40207],  [ID 4730]

"55. On 1 October by-elections were organised in five constituencies to fill five majoritarian single-mandate seats in the Parliament. Several days later the CEC confirmed the victory of the National Movement's candidates."

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03.10.2005 - Source: EurasiaNet

Governing National Movement Party swept all 5 seats at stake in by-elections held on 1 October 2005 ("Governing Party Sweeps By-Elections in Georgia") [#37303],  [ID 4731]

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02.10.2005 - Source: Civil Georgia

According to International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy (ISFED) October 1 MP by-elections in 5 single-mandate constituency were fair and democratic ("Observers Hail Elections as Fair") [#42503],  [ID 4732]

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08.08.2005 - Source: EurasiaNet

Registration of Republican Party, a leading opposition group, revoked by Central Election Commission; head of election commission declared the registration was revoked, because responsibilities of its official representative were not specified ("Georgian opposition cries foul over by-elections") [#36252],  [ID 4733]

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22.07.2005 - Source: Council of Europe - Secretary General

Parliament approved 7 members of new Central Election Commission; the opposition refused to support nominations ("Reports from the Council of Europe Field Offices; June 2005 [SG/Inf(2005) 14]") [#34845],  [ID 4734]

"56. On 3 June the Parliament approved seven members of the new Central Election Commission. Gia Kavtaradze was approved with 147 votes to 0 as Chairman. The opposition parliamentarians refused to support nominations, citing that most were affiliated with the ruling National Movement party, allegations strongly denied by the new CEC members."

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