Both Sides Claiming Victory in Georgia -- Voice of America
Both sides are claiming victory in Georgia's parliamentary election, even with the outcome far from certain.
Pro-Russian billionaire businessman Bidzina Ivanishvili's Georgian Dream coalition is challenging President Mikhail Saakashvili's United National Movement for control of parliament.
Exit polls give Georgia Dream the lead, based on the count of votes for party lists. This accounts for about half the seats.
Mr. Saakashvili says his party has won where the seats are filled by popular vote for individual candidates.
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More News On The Parliamentary Election In Georgia
Georgia's ruling party and rivals claim election win -- Reuters
Georgia's president, opposition both claim victory -- Bloomberg Businessweek/AP
Georgia Opposition Celebrate Election "Victory" -- RIA Novosti
Georgia's Mikheil Saakashvili set to lose control of parliament -- The Telegraph
Georgia opposition coalition 'ahead' in popular vote -- BBC
Georgia Opposition Appears to Lead Popular Vote -- Wall Street Journal
Georgia Challenger Draws Strong Support, Exit Poll Shows -- New York Times
Georgian exit polls point to election win for Bidzina Ivanishvili -- The Guardian
News Guide to Georgia as It Holds Crucial Election -- ABC News/AP
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