Abkhazian local elections, 2001

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On 10 March 2001, Abkhazia held local elections for the 2nd convocations of its local assemblies. In total, 266 candidates contested 210 seats. 40 of the candidates were women. [1]

Abkhazia autonomous region in Georgia and breakaway republic which is not recognized internationally

Abkhazia, officially the Republic of Abkhazia, is a de facto and partially recognized republic on the eastern coast of the Black Sea, south of the Greater Caucasus mountains, in northwestern Georgia. It covers 8,660 square kilometres (3,340 sq mi) and has a population of around 240,000. Its capital is Sukhumi and it is recognised as a state by Russia, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Nauru and Syria. While Georgia lacks control over Abkhazia, the Georgian government and most United Nations member states consider Abkhazia legally part of Georgia, whose constitution designates the area as the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia.

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Sukhumi City

In Sukhumi, 49 candidates were registered for sixteen seats, of whom three withdrew before the elections, leaving 46. Thirteen candidates were nominated by the Communist Party, eight by the People's Party, seven by Aitaira and one by the Mothers for Peace and Social Justice. [2] [1] Twelve candidates won in the first round: Mikhail Chalmaz, Iakub Lakoba, Toto Ajapua, Raul Bebia, Roman Gvindjia, Valeri Bganba, Zinaida Reznikova, Viacheslav Kvitsinia, Valeri Belyanski, Anatoli Enik, Asmat Tarkil and Leonid Lolua. Four candidates were elected in run-off elections in constituencies no. 1, 4, 6 and 16, held on 19 March: Jumber Salakaia, Jon Agrba, Konstantin Pilia and Renat Bendeliani. [3]

Communist Party of Abkhazia political party

The Communist Party of Abkhazia (CPA) is a political party in Abkhazia, internationally recognized part of Georgia. The party leader is Lev Shamba.

Peoples Party of Abkhazia political party

The People’s Party of Abkhazia is an oppositional political party in Abkhazia led by Iakub Lakoba. Its founding congress was held on 20 March 1992, and it claims to be the oldest political party in Abkhazia.

Aitaira

Aitaira is a public association in Abkhazia. It is co-chaired by former Prime Minister Leonid Lakerbaia.

Sukhumi District

In Sukhumi District, only one of the elections in the thirteen constituencies was contested by two candidates. [1] All elections were decided in the first round. Two female candidates were elected. Voter turnout was 69.6%. [4]

Ochamchira District

In Ochamchira District, 38 candidates contested 35 seats. Seven of the candidates were women. [1] Around 16:30, an explosion occurred at a polling station in constituency no. 2, were District Head Khrips Jopua was a candidate, causing only material damage. 33 candidates were elected in the first round. Voter turnout was 72.9%. [4] (At 12:00, it had been 35%.) [1]

Khrips Jopua is a former Chairman of the State Committee for Repatriation of Abkhazia.

Tkvarcheli District

In Tkvarcheli District, none of the elections in the seventeen constituencies was contested by more than one candidate. Two of the candidates were women. [1] Official voter turnout was 97%. [4]

Gulripshi District

In Gulripshi District, 24 candidates contested fifteen seats. One of the candidates was a woman. [1] All elections were decided in the first round. Voter turnout was 75%. [4] (At 12:00, it had been 35%.) [1]

Gagra District

In Gagra District, 36 candidates contested 25 seats. [1] A second round was necessary in one constituency. Voter turnout was 52%. [4] (At 12:00, it had been between 25% and 30%.) [1]

Gudauta District

In Gudauta District, 36 candidates contested 29 seats. [1] All elections were decided in the first round. Voter turnout was 55%. [4] (At 12:00, it had been 20%.) [1]

Gali District

In Gali District, none of the elections in the 25 constituencies was contested by more than one candidate. [1] All of the elections were decided in the first round. Voter turnout was 74%. 24 of the elected deputies were Georgian, one Abkhaz. [5]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 "Выпуск № 46". Apsnypress. 10 March 2001. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
  2. ↑ "Выпуск № 44". Apsnypress. 6 March 2001. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
  3. ↑ "Выпуск № 54". Apsnypress. 19 March 2001. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Выпуск № 47". Apsnypress. 11 March 2001. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
  5. ↑ "Выпуск № 50". Apsnypress. 14 March 2001. Retrieved 27 April 2016.

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