Election Day in Georgia was mostly well-run, but had some serious problems. This is according to a report by the OSCE/ODIHR on the country’s parliamentary elections.
The report says that voters and observers felt intimidated by people connected to the ruling party. Some polling stations were also too crowded. In many cases, it was not clear who was voting or how they were doing it. Some people even filmed the election process, which could have made voters feel scared.
There were also problems with counting votes. Election officials did not always follow rules and sometimes made mistakes. The report says that this means some people may not have trusted the results.
The OSCE/ODIHR is making several recommendations to improve elections in Georgia. These include stopping voter intimidation, fixing electoral laws to make them fairer, and ensuring that election commissions are not controlled by one party.
The report also suggests making sure that the media can work freely, resolving disputes fairly, and keeping votes secret. The OSCE/ODIHR is willing to help Georgia improve its elections in the future.
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