Parliamentary elections were held in

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in the spring of 2017. The first round was held on 12 March and a runoff held on 26 March. Voters elected the 6th convocation of the People's Assembly.

Campaign

27 out of 33 incumbent deputies were standing for re-election. Among the candidates was former President Alexander Ankvab, who was ousted in the 2014 revolution. Ankvab was nominated by initiative groups in three different constituencies, but decided to run in constituency 18 ( Gudauta).

First round

Twelve candidates were elected in the first round of the elections, with 22 constituencies going to a second round. The first round was re-run in one constituency (17, Gudauta 1).

Second round

22 seats were contested in the second round.

Later Election

A re-voting was held in the constituency 17 of Gudauta District, on 14 May.Леонид Чамагуа одержал победу на повторных выборах в Парламент
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References

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