TBILISI – Poll results released today by the National Democratic Institute (NDI) and CRRC Georgia show that Georgians remain committed to voting on election day (88 percent), but largely undecided (59 percent) ahead of parliamentary elections on October 31. They remain focused on economic issues, and open to persuasion based on party policy platforms.

Building on its detailed pre-election analysis, NDI intends to maintain a robust focus on Georgia’s electoral process leading up to and following parliamentary elections on October 31.

Tbilisi, Georgia - As Georgia approaches parliamentary elections in October 2020, it must account for a global pandemic and significant recent changes to the electoral framework, which are expected to influence campaigns, election procedures, voter behavior, and the composition of the next legislature. 

TBILISI - Poll results released today by the National Democratic Institute (NDI) and CRRC-Georgia show that most Georgians are concerned about the quality of information around the COVID-19 pandemic, but confident in their own ability to see through false narratives. They credit the government and public health experts with managing the crisis effectively, and turn to them for reliable information. 

NDI surveys public opinion to help Georgian stakeholders diagnose and address issues of public concern by providing accurate, unbiased and statistically sound data. This poll aims to capture the most relevant information to foster the development of responsive policies and governance. A wide range of leaders from across the political spectrum has reported that the polls are important to their work and encourage continued polling.

“As parliamentary elections approach in October, Georgia has a chance to reaffirm its position as a democratic leader in the Eurasia region,” said Ambassador Derek Mitchell, President of the National Democratic Institute, at the conclusion of a visit to the country. “NDI will remain steadfast in its commitment to support Georgian democracy during this critical year, and for years to come.”

On February 24-26, Mitchell visited Tbilisi and Marneuli for consultations on developments in Georgia’s democracy and NDI programming. This was Mitchell’s first visit to Georgia. 

TBILISI – With less than a year before elections, poll results released today by the National Democratic Institute (NDI) and CRRC-Georgia show that Georgians continue to lose faith in the direction of their country, with 53 percent believing the country is going in the wrong direction and only 19 percent saying right direction. Further, 59 percent do not believe Georgia is a democracy now, a significant increase from 46 percent just one year ago in December 2018. 

NDI surveys public opinion to help Georgian stakeholders diagnose and address issues of public concern by providing accurate, unbiased and statistically-sound data. This poll aims to capture the most relevant information to foster the development of responsive policies and governance. A wide range of leaders from across the political spectrum have reported that the polls are important to their work and encourage continued polling.

In more than 70 countries around the world, including Georgia, the National Democratic Institute works with a wide range of partners to support democratic processes. NDI does not choose sides or support particular outcomes.