Abkhazian local elections, 2004

On 13 March 2004, Abkhazia held local elections for the 3nd convocations of its local assemblies. On 18 February, the People's Assembly rejected a proposal by President Vladislav Ardzinba to postpone the elections to coincide with the October 2004 presidential election, because all the necessary preparations had already been made.^[1]

In the Gagra district, 42 candidates were nominated, of whom 32 were registered, including six women, contesting 25 seats. In the Ochamchira District, 38 candidates were registered, including five women and sixteen incumbents. In the Gutauta District, 40 candidates were registered, including four women, contesting 29 seats. In the Gali District, 41 candidates were nominated.^[2]

References

1. "Выпуск № 34". Apsnypress. 18 February 2004. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
2. "Выпуск № 41". Apsnypress. 27 February 2004. Retrieved 27 April 2016.