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
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 1,410,269 | 79.74 |
| Against | 358,328 | 20.26 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 193,545 | – |
| Total | 1,982,318 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 3,527,964 | 56.19 |
NATO membership
Should Georgia pursue integration into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)?
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 1,355,328 | 77.00 |
| Against | 404,943 | 23.00 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 203,325 | – |
| Total | 1,982,318 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 3,527,964 | 56.19 |
| Source: Central Election Commission | ||
See also
References
- ↑ Kim Murphy, "Georgia's president moves up elections" Los Angeles Times, 9 November 2007
- ↑ Georgier sollen am 5. Januar auch über Nato-Beitritt entscheiden NZZ, 26 November 2007 (German)
- ↑ Georgia to Hold Plebiscite on NATO Membership UNA Georgia, 26 November 2007
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