Georgian referendum, 2008

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A double referendum was held in Georgia on 5 January 2008 alongside presidential elections. One question was a binding referendum on whether to bring forward the 2008 parliamentary elections from October to April/May.[1] The second was a non-binding advisory referendum on joining NATO.[2][3] Both proposals were approved with over 75% in favour. Parliamentary elections were subsequently held on 21 May.

Results

Bringing forward parliamentary elections

 Summary of the 5 January 2008 Georgian legislative election date referendum results
Choice Votes %
For1,410,26979.74
Against358,32820.26
Invalid/blank votes193,545–
Total1,982,318100
Registered voters/turnout3,527,96456.19

NATO membership

Should Georgia pursue integration into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)?
 Summary of the 5 January 2008 Georgian NATO membership referendum results
Choice Votes %
For1,355,32877.00
Against404,94323.00
Invalid/blank votes203,325–
Total1,982,318100
Registered voters/turnout3,527,96456.19
Source: Central Election Commission

See also

References

  1. ↑ Kim Murphy, "Georgia's president moves up elections" Los Angeles Times, 9 November 2007
  2. ↑ Georgier sollen am 5. Januar auch über Nato-Beitritt entscheiden NZZ, 26 November 2007 (in German)
  3. ↑ Georgia to Hold Plebiscite on NATO Membership UNA Georgia, 26 November 2007
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