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Executive branch Georgia, in 33 editions.
The entry for Georgia published Executive branch in 33 editions of 34, from 1992 to 2025. The text changed in 31 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
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- 31
- the first edition with it
- 1992
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1992 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024Published as “Executive branch”
- State Council,
- chairman of State Council,
- Council of Ministers,
- prime minister
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- Chairman of State Council Eduard SHEVARDNADZE (since March 1992)
- Head of Government:
- Acting Prime Minister Tengiz SIGUA (since January 1992);
- First Deputy Prime Minister Otar KVILITAYA (since January 1992);
- First Deputy Prime Minister Tengiz KITOVANI (since March 1992)
Published as “Elections”
- Georgian Parliament:
- last held November 1990;
- results - 7-party coalition Round Table - Free Georgia 62%, other 38%;
- seats - (250) Round Table - Free Georgia 155, other 95
- President:
- Zviad GAMSAKHURDIYA, 87% of vote
State Council, chairman of State Council, Council of Ministers, prime
minister
Chief of State:
Chairman of State Council Eduard SHEVARDNADZE (since March 1992)
Head of Government:
Acting Prime Minister Tengiz SIGUA (since January 1992); First Deputy Prime
Minister Otar KVILITAYA (since January 1992); First Deputy Prime Minister
Tengiz KITOVANI (since March 1992)
Georgian Parliament:
last held November 1990; results - 7-party coalition Round Table - Free
Georgia 62%, other 38%; seats - (250) Round Table - Free Georgia 155, other
95
President:
Zviad GAMSAKHURDIYA, 87% of vote
Published as “Elections”
- Chairman of Parliament:
- last held NA October 1992 (next to be held NA); results - Eduard SHEVARDNADZE 95%
- Georgian Parliament (Supreme Soviet):
- last held 11 October 1992 (next to be held NA);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (225 total) number of seats by party NA;
- note - representatives of 26 parties elected;
- Peace Bloc, October 11, Unity, National Democratic Party, and the Greens Party won the largest representation
Published as “Executive branch”
- chairman of Parliament,
- Council of Ministers,
- prime minister
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- Chairman of Parliament Eduard Amvrosiyevich SHEVARDNADZE (since 10 March 1992)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Tengiz SIGUA (since NA January 1992);
- First Deputy Prime Minister Roman GOTSIRIDZE (since NA);
- Deputy Prime Ministers Aleksandr KAVADZE, Avtandil MARGIANI, Zurab KERVALISHVILI (since NA)
Rewritten: too little of the 1992 text remains to mark the changes.
Chairman of Parliament:
last held NA October 1992 (next to be held NA); results - Eduard
SHEVARDNADZE 95%
Georgian Parliament (Supreme Soviet):
last held 11 October 1992 (next to be held NA); results - percent of vote by
party NA; seats - (225 total) number of seats by party NA; note -
representatives of 26 parties elected; Peace Bloc, October 11, Unity,
National Democratic Party, and the Greens Party won the largest
representation
chairman of Parliament, Council of Ministers, prime minister
Chief of State:
Chairman of Parliament Eduard Amvrosiyevich SHEVARDNADZE (since 10 March
1992)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Tengiz SIGUA (since NA January 1992); First Deputy Prime
Minister Roman GOTSIRIDZE (since NA); Deputy Prime Ministers Aleksandr
KAVADZE, Avtandil MARGIANI, Zurab KERVALISHVILI (since NA)
The entry for Georgia did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- Chairman of Parliament Eduard Amvrosiyevich SHEVARDNADZE (Chairman of the Government Council since 10 March 1992; elected Chairman of Parliament in 11 October 1992; note - the Government Council has since been disbanded);
- election last held 11 October 1992 (next to be held October 1995);
- results - Eduard SHEVARDNADZE 95%
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Otar PATSATSIA (since September 1993);
- Deputy Prime Ministers Avtandil MARGIANI, Zurab KERVALISHVILI (since 25 November 1992), Tamaz NADAREISHVILI (since September 1993), Temur BASILIA (since 17 March 1994), Bakur GULA (since NA)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: Chairman of Parliament Eduard Amvrosiyevich
SHEVARDNADZE (Chairman of the Government Council since 10 March 1992;
elected Chairman of Parliament in 11 October 1992; note - the
Government Council has since been disbanded); election last held 11
October 1992 (next to be held October 1995); results - Eduard
SHEVARDNADZE 95%
head of government: Prime Minister Otar PATSATSIA (since September
1993); Deputy Prime Ministers Avtandil MARGIANI, Zurab KERVALISHVILI
(since 25 November 1992), Tamaz NADAREISHVILI (since September 1993),
Temur BASILIA (since 17 March 1994), Bakur GULA (since NA)
cabinet: Council of Ministers
- chief of state and head of government:
- President Eduard Amvrosiyevich SHEVARDNADZE (previously elected Chairman of the Government Council 10 March 1992, Council has since been disbanded; previously elected Chairman of Parliament 11 October 1992);
- presidential election last held 5 November 1995 (next to be held NA April 2001);
- results - Eduard SHEVARDNADZE 74%;
- president's term to last five years
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers
chief of state: Chairman state and head of Parliament government: President Eduard Amvrosiyevich
Amvrosiyevich SHEVARDNADZE (Chairman (previously elected Chairman of the
Government Council since 10 March 1992; 1992, Council has since been disbanded;
previously elected Chairman of Parliament in 11 October 1992; note - the 1992);Government Council has since been disbanded); presidential election last held 11 5 November 1995 (next to be held
October 1992October 1995); NA
April 2001); results - Eduard95% 74%; president's term to
head of government: Prime Minister Otar PATSATSIA (since September
1993); Deputy Prime Ministers Avtandil MARGIANI, Zurab KERVALISHVILI
(since 25 November 1992), Tamaz NADAREISHVILI (since September 1993),Temur BASILIA (since 17 March 1994), Bakur GULA (since NA) last five years
cabinet: Council Cabinet of Ministers
- chief of state :
- President Eduard Amvrosiyevich SHEVARDNADZE (previously elected chairman of the Government Council 10 March 1992, Council has since been disbanded; previously elected chairman of Parliament 11 October 1992; elected president 5 November 1995);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Eduard Amvrosiyevich SHEVARDNADZE (previously elected chairman of the Government Council 10 March 1992, Council has since been disbanded; previously elected chairman of Parliament 11 October 1992; elected president 5 November 1995);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 5 November 1995 (next to be held NA April 2001)
- election results:
- Eduard SHEVARDNADZE elected president; percent of vote - Eduard SHEVARDNADZE 74%
Rewritten: too little of the 1996 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state : President Eduard Amvrosiyevich SHEVARDNADZE
(previously elected chairman of the Government Council 10 March 1992,
Council has since been disbanded; previously elected chairman of
Parliament 11 October 1992; elected president 5 November 1995); note -
the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Eduard Amvrosiyevich SHEVARDNADZE
(previously elected chairman of the Government Council 10 March 1992,
Council has since been disbanded; previously elected chairman of
Parliament 11 October 1992; elected president 5 November 1995); note -
the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
election last held 5 November 1995 (next to be held NA April 2001)
election results: Eduard SHEVARDNADZE elected president; percent of
vote - Eduard SHEVARDNADZE 74%
- chief of state:
- President Eduard Amvrosiyevich SHEVARDNADZE (previously elected chairman of the Government Council 10 March 1992, Council has since been disbanded; previously elected chairman of Parliament 11 October 1992; elected president 5 November 1995; inaugurated 26 November 1995);
- note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Eduard Amvrosiyevich SHEVARDNADZE (previously elected chairman of the Government Council 10 March 1992, Council has since been disbanded; previously elected chairman of Parliament 11 October 1992; elected president 5 November 1995);
- note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 5 November 1995 (next to be held NA April 2000)
- election results:
- Eduard SHEVARDNADZE elected president; percent of vote-Eduard SHEVARDNADZE 74%
chief of state : state: President Eduard Amvrosiyevich SHEVARDNADZE
(previously elected chairman of the Government Council 10 March 1992,
Council has since been disbanded; previously elected chairman of
Parliament 11 October 1992; elected president 5 November 1995); note - 1995;the inaugurated 26 November 1995); note-the president is both the chief of
state and head of government
head of government: President Eduard Amvrosiyevich SHEVARDNADZE
(previously elected chairman of the Government Council 10 March 1992,
Council has since been disbanded; previously elected chairman of
Parliament 11 October 1992; elected president 5 November 1995); note -the note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
election last held 5 November 1995 (next to be held NA April 2001) 2000)
election results: Eduard SHEVARDNADZE elected president; percent ofvote - Eduard vote-Eduard SHEVARDNADZE 74%
- chief of state:
- President Eduard Amvrosiyevich SHEVARDNADZE (previously elected chairman of the Government Council 10 March 1992, Council has since been disbanded; previously elected chairman of Parliament 11 October 1992; president since 26 November 1995; note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Eduard Amvrosiyevich SHEVARDNADZE (previously elected chairman of the Government Council 10 March 1992, Council has since been disbanded; previously elected chairman of Parliament 11 October 1992; president since 26 November 1995; note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 5 November 1995 (next to be held NA 2000)
- election results:
- Eduard SHEVARDNADZE elected president; percent of vote--Eduard SHEVARDNADZE 74%
chief of state: President Eduard Amvrosiyevich SHEVARDNADZE
(previously elected chairman of the Government Council 10 March 1992,
1992, Council has since been disbanded; previously elected chairman of
of Parliament 11 October 1992; elected president 5 since 26 November 1995;inaugurated 26 November 1995); note-the note--the president is both the chief of
head of government: President Eduard Amvrosiyevich SHEVARDNADZE
(previously elected chairman of the Government Council 10 March 1992,
1992, Council has since been disbanded; previously elected chairman of
of Parliament 11 October 1992; elected president 5 since 26 November 1995); 1995;note-the note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
election last held 5 November 1995 (next to be held NA April 2000)
election results: Eduard SHEVARDNADZE elected president; percent ofvote-Eduard vote--Eduard SHEVARDNADZE 74%
- chief of state:
- President Eduard Amvrosiyevich SHEVARDNADZE (previously elected chairman of the Government Council 10 March 1992, Council has since been disbanded; previously elected chairman of Parliament 11 October 1992; president since 26 November 1995);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Eduard Amvrosiyevich SHEVARDNADZE (previously elected chairman of the Government Council 10 March 1992, Council has since been disbanded; previously elected chairman of Parliament 11 October 1992; president since 26 November 1995);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 5 November 1995 (next to be held 9 April 2000)
- election results:
- Eduard SHEVARDNADZE elected president; percent of vote - Eduard SHEVARDNADZE 74%
chief of state: President Eduard Amvrosiyevich SHEVARDNADZE1995; 1995); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
note--the
head of government: President Eduard Amvrosiyevich SHEVARDNADZE1995; 1995); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
note--the
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;NA 9 April 2000)
election results: Eduard SHEVARDNADZE elected president; percent of
vote--Eduard
- chief of state:
- President Eduard Amvrosiyevich SHEVARDNADZE (previously elected chairman of the Government Council 10 March 1992; Council has since been disbanded; previously elected chairman of Parliament 11 October 1992; president since 26 November 1995);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government head of government: President Eduard Amvrosiyevich SHEVARDNADZE (previously elected chairman of the Government Council 10 March 1992; Council has since been disbanded; previously elected chairman of Parliament 11 October 1992; president since 26 November 1995);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 9 April 2000 (next to be held NA 2005) election results: Eduard SHEVARDNADZE reelected president;
- percent of vote - Eduard SHEVARDNADZE 80%
chief of state: President Eduard Amvrosiyevich SHEVARDNADZE (previously elected chairman of the Government Council 10 March 1992, 1992; Council has since been disbanded; previously elected chairman of Parliament 11 October 1992; president since 26 November 1995); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government1992, 1992; Council has since been disbanded; previously elected chairman of Parliament 11 October 1992; president since 26 November 1995); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government5 November 1995 9 April 2000 (next to be held 9 April 2000)NA 2005) election results: Eduard SHEVARDNADZE elected reelected president; percent of vote - Eduard SHEVARDNADZE 74% 80%
- chief of state:
- President Eduard Amvrosiyevich SHEVARDNADZE (previously elected chairman of the Government Council 10 March 1992; Council has since been disbanded; previously elected chairman of Parliament 11 October 1992; president since 26 November 1995);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Eduard Amvrosiyevich SHEVARDNADZE (previously elected chairman of the Government Council 10 March 1992; Council has since been disbanded; previously elected chairman of Parliament 11 October 1992; president since 26 November 1995);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers
- election results:
- Eduard SHEVARDNADZE reelected president; percent of vote - Eduard SHEVARDNADZE 80%
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 9 April 2000 (next to be held NA 2005)
chief of state: President Eduard Amvrosiyevich SHEVARDNADZE (previously elected chairman of the Government Council 10 March 1992; Council has since been disbanded; previously elected chairman of Parliament 11 October 1992; president since 26 November 1995); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Eduard Amvrosiyevich SHEVARDNADZE (previously elected chairman of the Government Council 10 March 1992; Council has since been disbanded; previously elected chairman of Parliament 11 October 1992; president since 26 November 1995); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers
election results: Eduard SHEVARDNADZE reelected president; percent of vote - Eduard SHEVARDNADZE 80%
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 9 April 2000 (next to be held NA 2005) election results: Eduard SHEVARDNADZE reelected president; percent of vote - Eduard SHEVARDNADZE 80%
- chief of state:
- President Nino BURJANADZE (acting president since 23 November 2003; formerly parliamentary speaker, she assumed the presidency upon the resignation of Eduard SHEVARDNADZE);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Nino BURJANADZE (acting president since 23 November 2003; formerly parliamentary speaker, she assumed the presidency upon the resignation of Eduard SHEVARDNADZE);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers
- election results:
- Eduard SHEVARDNADZE reelected president;
- percent of vote - Eduard SHEVARDNADZE 80%;
- note - following the resignation of Eduard SHEVARDNADZE, Nino BURJANADZE became acting president
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 9 April 2000 (next to be held 4 January 2004 to replace Eduard SHEVARDNADZE)
chief of state: President Eduard Amvrosiyevich SHEVARDNADZE (previously elected chairman of the Government Council 10 March 1992; Council has since been disbanded; previously elected chairman of Parliament 11 October 1992; Nino BURJANADZE (acting president since 26 23 November 1995); 2003; formerly parliamentary speaker, she assumed the presidency upon the resignation of Eduard SHEVARDNADZE); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Eduard Amvrosiyevich SHEVARDNADZE (previously elected chairman of the Government Council 10 March 1992; Council has since been disbanded; previously elected chairman of Parliament 11 October 1992; Nino BURJANADZE (acting president since 26 23 November 1995); 2003; formerly parliamentary speaker, she assumed the presidency upon the resignation of Eduard SHEVARDNADZE); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers
election results: Eduard SHEVARDNADZE reelected president; percent of vote - Eduard SHEVARDNADZE 80% 80%; note - following the resignation of Eduard SHEVARDNADZE, Nino BURJANADZE became acting president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 9 April 2000 (next to be held NA 2005) 4 January 2004 to replace Eduard SHEVARDNADZE)
- chief of state:
- President Mikheil SAAKASHVILI (since 25 January 2004);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government for the power ministries: state security (includes interior) and defense
- head of government:
- President Mikheil SAAKASHVILI (since 25 January 2004);
- Prime Minister Zurab ZHVANIA (since 9 February 2004);
- note - the president is the chief of state and head of government for the power ministries: state security (includes interior) and defense;
- the prime minister is head of the remaining ministries of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 4 January 2004 (next to be held NA 2009)
- election results:
- Mikheil SAAKASHVILI elected president; percent of vote - Mikheil SAAKASHVILI 96.3%, Temur SHASHIASHVILI 1.9%
chief of state: President Nino BURJANADZE (acting president since 23 November 2003; formerly parliamentary speaker, she assumed the presidency upon the resignation of Eduard SHEVARDNADZE); Mikheil SAAKASHVILI (since 25 January 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government for the power ministries: state security (includes interior) and defense
head of government: President Nino BURJANADZE (acting president since 23 November 2003; formerly parliamentary speaker, she assumed the presidency upon the resignation of Eduard SHEVARDNADZE); Mikheil SAAKASHVILI (since 25 January 2004); Prime Minister Zurab ZHVANIA (since 9 February 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government for the power ministries: state security (includes interior) and defense; the prime minister is head of the remaining ministries of government
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministerselection results: Eduard SHEVARDNADZE reelected president; percent of vote - Eduard SHEVARDNADZE 80%; note - following the resignation of Eduard SHEVARDNADZE, Nino BURJANADZE became acting presidentelections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 9 April 2000 (next to be held 4 January 2004 (next to replace Eduard SHEVARDNADZE) be held NA 2009)
election results: Mikheil SAAKASHVILI elected president; percent of vote - Mikheil SAAKASHVILI 96.3%, Temur SHASHIASHVILI 1.9%
- chief of state:
- President Mikheil SAAKASHVILI (since 25 January 2004);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government for the power ministries: state security (includes interior) and defense
- head of government:
- President Mikheil SAAKASHVILI (since 25 January 2004);
- Prime Minister Zurab NOGHAIDELI (since 17 February 2005);
- note - the president is the chief of state and head of government for the power ministries: state security (includes interior) and defense;
- the prime minister is head of the remaining ministries of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 4 January 2004 (next to be held NA 2009)
- election results:
- Mikheil SAAKASHVILI elected president; percent of vote - Mikheil SAAKASHVILI 96.3%, Temur SHASHIASHVILI 1.9%
chief of state: President Mikheil SAAKASHVILI (since 25 January 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government for the power ministries: state security (includes interior) and defense
head of government: President Mikheil SAAKASHVILI (since 25 January 2004); Prime Minister Zurab ZHVANIA NOGHAIDELI (since 9 17 February 2004); 2005); note - the president is the chief of state and head of government for the power ministries: state security (includes interior) and defense; the prime minister is head of the remaining ministries of government
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 4 January 2004 (next to be held NA 2009)
election results: Mikheil SAAKASHVILI elected president; percent of vote - Mikheil SAAKASHVILI 96.3%, Temur SHASHIASHVILI 1.9%
- chief of state:
- President Mikheil SAAKASHVILI (since 25 January 2004);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government for the power ministries: state security (includes interior) and defense
- head of government:
- President Mikheil SAAKASHVILI (since 25 January 2004);
- Prime Minister Zurab NOGHAIDELI (since 17 February 2005);
- note - the president is the chief of state and head of government for the power ministries: state security (includes interior) and defense;
- the prime minister is head of the remaining ministries of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 4 January 2004 (next to be held in 2009)
- election results:
- Mikheil SAAKASHVILI elected president; percent of vote - Mikheil SAAKASHVILI 96.3%, Temur SHASHIASHVILI 1.9%
chief of state: President Mikheil SAAKASHVILI (since 25 January 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government for the power ministries: state security (includes interior) and defense
head of government: President Mikheil SAAKASHVILI (since 25 January 2004); Prime Minister Zurab NOGHAIDELI (since 17 February 2005); note - the president is the chief of state and head of government for the power ministries: state security (includes interior) and defense; the prime minister is head of the remaining ministries of government
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; term (eligible for a second term); election last held 4 January 2004 (next to be held NA in 2009)
election results: Mikheil SAAKASHVILI elected president; percent of vote - Mikheil SAAKASHVILI 96.3%, Temur SHASHIASHVILI 1.9%
- chief of state:
- Acting President Nino BURJANADZE (since 25 November 2007);
- note - Mikheil SAAKASHVILI, who had been president since 25 January 2004, resigned the presidency on 25 November 2007 in order to become a candidate in early presidential elections to be held 5 January 2008;
- the president is both the chief of state and head of government for the power ministries: state security (includes interior) and defense
- head of government:
- Acting President Nino BURJANADZE (since 25 November 2007);
- Prime Minister Lado GURGENIDZE (since 19 November 2007);
- note - Mikheil SAAKASHVILI, who had been president since 25 January 2004, resigned the presidency on 25 November 2007 in order to become a candidate in early presidential elections to be held 5 January 2008;
- the president is both the chief of state and head of government for the power ministries: state security (includes interior) and defense
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 4 January 2004 (next to be held 5 January 2008)
- election results:
- Mikheil SAAKASHVILI elected president; percent of vote - Mikheil SAAKASHVILI 96.3%, Temur SHASHIASHVILI 1.9%
chief of state: Acting President Mikheil SAAKASHVILI Nino BURJANADZE (since 25 January 2004); November 2007); note - Mikheil SAAKASHVILI, who had been president since 25 January 2004, resigned the presidency on 25 November 2007 in order to become a candidate in early presidential elections to be held 5 January 2008; the president is both the chief of state and head of government for the power ministries: state security (includes interior) and defense
head of government: Acting President Mikheil SAAKASHVILI Nino BURJANADZE (since 25 January 2004); November 2007); Prime Minister Zurab NOGHAIDELI Lado GURGENIDZE (since 17 February 2005); 19 November 2007); note - Mikheil SAAKASHVILI, who had been president since 25 January 2004, resigned the presidency on 25 November 2007 in order to become a candidate in early presidential elections to be held 5 January 2008; the president is both the chief of state and head of government for the power ministries: state security (includes interior) and defense; the prime minister is head of the remaining ministries of government defense
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 4 January 2004 (next to be held in 2009) 5 January 2008)
election results: Mikheil SAAKASHVILI elected president; percent of vote - Mikheil SAAKASHVILI 96.3%, Temur SHASHIASHVILI 1.9%
- chief of state:
- President Mikheil SAAKASHVILI (since 25 January 2004);
- the president is both the chief of state and head of government for the power ministries: state security (includes interior) and defense
- head of government:
- President Mikheil SAAKASHVILI (since 25 January 2004);
- Prime Minister Grigol MGALOBLISHVILI (since 1 November 2008);
- the president is both the chief of state and head of government for the power ministries: state security (includes interior) and defense;
- the prime minister is head of the remaining ministries of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 5 January 2008 (next to be held January 2013)
- election results:
- Mikheil SAAKASHVILI reelected president;
- percent of vote - Mikheil SAAKASHVILI 53.5%,
- Levan GACHECHILADZE 25.7%,
- Badri PATARKATSISHVILI 7.1%
chief of state: Acting President Nino BURJANADZE (since 25 November 2007); note - Mikheil SAAKASHVILI, who had been president since 25 January 2004, resigned the presidency on SAAKASHVILI (since 25 November 2007 in order to become a candidate in early presidential elections to be held 5 January 2008; 2004); the president is both the chief of state and head of government for the power ministries: state security (includes interior) and defense
head of government: Acting President Nino BURJANADZE Mikheil SAAKASHVILI (since 25 November 2007); January 2004); Prime Minister Lado GURGENIDZE Grigol MGALOBLISHVILI (since 19 November 2007); note - Mikheil SAAKASHVILI, who had been president since 25 January 2004, resigned the presidency on 25 1 November 2007 in order to become a candidate in early presidential elections to be held 5 January 2008; 2008); the president is both the chief of state and head of government for the power ministries: state security (includes interior) and defense defense; the prime minister is head of the remaining ministries of government
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 4 5 January 2004 2008 (next to be held 5 January 2008) 2013)
election results: Mikheil SAAKASHVILI elected reelected president; percent of vote - Mikheil SAAKASHVILI 96.3%, Temur SHASHIASHVILI 1.9% 53.5%, Levan GACHECHILADZE 25.7%, Badri PATARKATSISHVILI 7.1%
- chief of state:
- President Mikheil SAAKASHVILI (since 25 January 2004);
- the president is both the chief of state and head of government for the power ministries: state security (includes interior) and defense
- head of government:
- President Mikheil SAAKASHVILI (since 25 January 2004);
- Prime Minister Nikoloz GILAURI (since 6 February 2009);
- the president is both the chief of state and head of government for the power ministries: state security (includes interior) and defense;
- the prime minister is head of the remaining ministries of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 5 January 2008 (next to be held January 2013)
- election results:
- Mikheil SAAKASHVILI reelected president;
- percent of vote - Mikheil SAAKASHVILI 53.5%,
- Levan GACHECHILADZE 25.7%,
- Badri PATARKATSISHVILI 7.1%
chief of state:
President Mikheil SAAKASHVILI (since 25 January 2004); the president is both the chief of state and head of government for the power ministries: state security (includes interior) and defense
head of government:
President Mikheil SAAKASHVILI (since 25 January 2004); Prime Minister Grigol MGALOBLISHVILI Nikoloz GILAURI (since 1 November 2008); 6 February 2009); the president is both the chief of state and head of government for the power ministries: state security (includes interior) and defense; the prime minister is head of the remaining ministries of government
cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 5 January 2008 (next to be held January 2013)
election results:
Mikheil SAAKASHVILI reelected president; percent of vote - Mikheil SAAKASHVILI 53.5%, Levan GACHECHILADZE 25.7%, Badri PATARKATSISHVILI 7.1%
- chief of state:
- President Mikheil SAAKASHVILI (since 25 January 2004);
- the president is the chief of state and serves as head of government for the power ministries of internal affairs and defense
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Nikoloz GILAURI (since 6 February 2009);
- the prime minister is head of government for all the ministries of government except the power ministries of internal affairs and defense
- cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers
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- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 5 January 2008 (next to be held in January 2013)
- election results:
- Mikheil SAAKASHVILI reelected president;
- percent of vote - Mikheil SAAKASHVILI 53.5%,
- Levan GACHECHILADZE 25.7%,
- Badri PATARKATSISHVILI 7.1%
chief of state:
President Mikheil SAAKASHVILI (since 25 January 2004); the president is both the chief of state and serves as head of government for the power ministries: state security (includes interior) ministries of internal affairs and defense
head of government:President Mikheil SAAKASHVILI (since 25 January 2004); Prime Minister Nikoloz GILAURI (since 6 February 2009); the president prime minister is both the chief of state and head of government for the power ministries: state security (includes interior) and defense; all the prime minister is head ministries of government except the remaining power ministries of government internal affairs and defense
cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers
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elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 5 January 2008 (next to be held in January 2013)
election results:
Mikheil SAAKASHVILI reelected president; percent of vote - Mikheil SAAKASHVILI 53.5%, Levan GACHECHILADZE 25.7%, Badri PATARKATSISHVILI 7.1%
- chief of state:
- President Mikheil SAAKASHVILI (since 25 January 2004);
- the president is the chief of state and serves as head of government for the power ministries of internal affairs and defense
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Nikoloz GILAURI (since 6 February 2009);
- the prime minister is head of government for all the ministries of government except the power ministries of internal affairs and defense
- cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers
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- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 5 January 2008 (next to be held in January 2013)
- election results:
- Mikheil SAAKASHVILI reelected president;
- percent of vote - Mikheil SAAKASHVILI 53.5%,
- Levan GACHECHILADZE 25.7%,
- Badri PATARKATSISHVILI 7.1%,
- other 13.7%
chief of state:
President Mikheil SAAKASHVILI (since 25 January 2004); the president is the chief of state and serves as head of government for the power ministries of internal affairs and defense
head of government:
Prime Minister Nikoloz GILAURI (since 6 February 2009); the prime minister is head of government for all the ministries of government except the power ministries of internal affairs and defense
cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 5 January 2008 (next to be held in January 2013)
election results:
Mikheil SAAKASHVILI reelected president; percent of vote - Mikheil SAAKASHVILI 53.5%, Levan GACHECHILADZE 25.7%, Badri PATARKATSISHVILI 7.1% 7.1%, other 13.7%
- chief of state:
- President Mikheil SAAKASHVILI (since 25 January 2004);
- the president is the chief of state and serves as head of government for the power ministries of internal affairs and defense
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Bidzina IVANISHVILI (since 25 October 2012);
- the prime minister is head of government for all the ministries of government except the power ministries of internal affairs and defense
- cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 5 January 2008 (next to be held in October 2013)
- election results:
- Mikheil SAAKASHVILI reelected president;
- percent of vote - Mikheil SAAKASHVILI 53.5%,
- Levan GACHECHILADZE 25.7%,
- Badri PATARKATSISHVILI 7.1%,
- other 13.7%
chief of state:
President Mikheil SAAKASHVILI (since 25 January 2004); the president is the chief of state and serves as head of government for the power ministries of internal affairs and defense
head of government:
Prime Minister Nikoloz GILAURI Bidzina IVANISHVILI (since 6 February 2009); 25 October 2012); the prime minister is head of government for all the ministries of government except the power ministries of internal affairs and defense
cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 5 January 2008 (next to be held in January October 2013)
election results:
Mikheil SAAKASHVILI reelected president; percent of vote - Mikheil SAAKASHVILI 53.5%, Levan GACHECHILADZE 25.7%, Badri PATARKATSISHVILI 7.1%, other 13.7%
- chief of state:
- President Giorgi MARGVELASHVILI (since 17 November 2013);
- the president is the chief of state and serves as head of government for the power ministries of internal affairs, justice, and defense
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Irakli GARIBASHVILI (since 20 November 2013);
- the prime minister is head of government for all the ministries of government except the power ministries of internal affairs, justice, and defense
- cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers
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- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 27 October 2013 (next to be held in October 2018)
- election results:
- Giorgi MARGVELASHVILI elected president;
- percent of vote - Giorgi MARGVELASHVILI 62.1%,
- Davit BAKRADZE 21.7%,
- Nino BURJANADZE 10.2%,
- other 6%
chief of state:
President Mikheil SAAKASHVILI Giorgi MARGVELASHVILI (since 25 January 2004); 17 November 2013); the president is the chief of state and serves as head of government for the power ministries of internal affairs affairs, justice, and defense
head of government:
Prime Minister Bidzina IVANISHVILI Irakli GARIBASHVILI (since 25 October 2012); 20 November 2013); the prime minister is head of government for all the ministries of government except the power ministries of internal affairs affairs, justice, and defense
cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers
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elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 5 January 2008 27 October 2013 (next to be held in October 2013) 2018)
election results:Mikheil SAAKASHVILI reelected Giorgi MARGVELASHVILI elected president; percent of vote - Mikheil SAAKASHVILI 53.5%, Levan GACHECHILADZE 25.7%, Badri PATARKATSISHVILI 7.1%, Giorgi MARGVELASHVILI 62.1%, Davit BAKRADZE 21.7%, Nino BURJANADZE 10.2%, other 13.7% 6%
- chief of state:
- President Giorgi MARGVELASHVILI (since 17 November 2013)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Irakli GARIBASHVILI (since 20 November 2013)
- cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 27 October 2013 (next to be held in October 2018)
- election results:
- Giorgi MARGVELASHVILI elected president;
- percent of vote - Giorgi MARGVELASHVILI 62.1%,
- Davit BAKRADZE 21.7%,
- Nino BURJANADZE 10.2%,
- other 6%
chief of state:
President Giorgi MARGVELASHVILI (since 17 November 2013); the president is the chief of state and serves as head of government for the power ministries of internal affairs, justice, and defense 2013)
head of government:
Prime Minister Irakli GARIBASHVILI (since 20 November 2013); the prime minister is head of government for all the ministries of government except the power ministries of internal affairs, justice, and defense 2013)
cabinet:
Cabinet of Ministers
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 27 October 2013 (next to be held in October 2018)
election results:
Giorgi MARGVELASHVILI elected president; percent of vote - Giorgi MARGVELASHVILI 62.1%, Davit BAKRADZE 21.7%, Nino BURJANADZE 10.2%, other 6%
- chief of state:
- President Giorgi MARGVELASHVILI (since 17 November 2013)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Irakli GARIBASHVILI (since 20 November 2013)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 27 October 2013 (next to be held in October 2018);
- prime minister nominated by Parliament, appointed by the president
- election results:
- Giorgi MARGVELASHVILI elected president;
- percent of vote - Giorgi MARGVELASHVILI (Georgian Dream) 62.1%,
- Davit BAKRADZE (UNM) 21.7%,
- Nino BURJANADZE 10.2%,
- other 6%
chief of state:
head of government:
cabinet:(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a
elections:five-year 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 27 October 2013 (next to be held in October 2018) 2018); prime minister nominated by Parliament, appointed by the president
election results:
- chief of state:
- President Giorgi MARGVELASHVILI (since 17 November 2013)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Giorgi KVIRIKASHVILI (since 30 December 2015); First Deputy Prime Minister Dimitry KUMSISHVILI
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 27 October 2013 (next to be held in October 2018);
- prime minister nominated by Parliament, appointed by the president
- election results:
- Giorgi MARGVELASHVILI elected president;
- percent of vote - Giorgi MARGVELASHVILI (Georgian Dream) 62.1%,
- Davit BAKRADZE (UNM) 21.7%,
- Nino BURJANADZE 10.2%,
- other 6%
chief of state: President Giorgi MARGVELASHVILI (since 17 November 2013)
head of government: Prime Minister Irakli GARIBASHVILI Giorgi KVIRIKASHVILI (since 20 November 2013) 30 December 2015); First Deputy Prime Minister Dimitry KUMSISHVILI
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 27 October 2013 (next to be held in October 2018); prime minister nominated by Parliament, appointed by the president
election results: Giorgi MARGVELASHVILI elected president; percent of vote - Giorgi MARGVELASHVILI (Georgian Dream) 62.1%, Davit BAKRADZE (UNM) 21.7%, Nino BURJANADZE 10.2%, other 6%
- chief of state:
- President Giorgi MARGVELASHVILI (since 17 November 2013)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Giorgi KVIRIKASHVILI (since 30 December 2015); First Deputy Prime Minister Dimitry KUMSISHVILI
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 27 October 2013 (next to be held in October 2018);
- prime minister nominated by Parliament, appointed by the president
- election results:
- Giorgi MARGVELASHVILI elected president in first round;
- percent of vote - Giorgi MARGVELASHVILI (Georgian Dream) 62.1%, Davit BAKRADZE (UNM) 21.7%, Nino BURJANADZE 10.2%, other 6%
chief of state: President Giorgi MARGVELASHVILI (since 17 November 2013)
head of government: Prime Minister Giorgi KVIRIKASHVILI (since 30 December 2015); First Deputy Prime Minister Dimitry KUMSISHVILI
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 27 October 2013 (next to be held in October 2018); prime minister nominated by Parliament, appointed by the president
election results: Giorgi MARGVELASHVILI elected president; president in first round; percent of vote - Giorgi MARGVELASHVILI (Georgian Dream) 62.1%, Davit BAKRADZE (UNM) 21.7%, Nino BURJANADZE 10.2%, other 6%
- chief of state:
- President Salome ZOURABICHVILI (since 16 December 2018)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Mamuka BAKHTADZE (since 20 June 2018); Deputy Prime Minister Giorgi GAKHARIA
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 28 November 2018 (next to be held in 2024);
- prime minister nominated by Parliament, appointed by the president
- note - 2017 constitutional ammendments made the 2018 election the last where the president was directly elected;
- future presidents will be elected by a 300-member College of Electors;
- in light of these changes, ZOURABICHVILI was allowed a six-year term
- election results:
- Salome ZOURABICHVILI elected president in runoff;
- percent of vote - Salome ZOURABICHVILI (independent) 59.5%, Grigol VASHADZE (UNM) 40.5%;
- Mamuka BAKHTADZE approved as prime minister by Parliamentary vote 99-6
chief of state: President Giorgi MARGVELASHVILI Salome ZOURABICHVILI (since 17 November 2013) 16 December 2018)
head of government: Prime Minister Giorgi KVIRIKASHVILI Mamuka BAKHTADZE (since 30 December 2015); First 20 June 2018); Deputy Prime Minister Dimitry KUMSISHVILI Giorgi GAKHARIA
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 27 October 2013 28 November 2018 (next to be held in October 2018); 2024); prime minister nominated by Parliament, appointed by the president
note - 2017 constitutional ammendments made the 2018 election the last where the president was directly elected; future presidents will be elected by a 300-member College of Electors; in light of these changes, ZOURABICHVILI was allowed a six-year term
election results: Giorgi MARGVELASHVILI Salome ZOURABICHVILI elected president in first round; runoff; percent of vote - Giorgi MARGVELASHVILI (Georgian Dream) 62.1%, Davit BAKRADZE Salome ZOURABICHVILI (independent) 59.5%, Grigol VASHADZE (UNM) 21.7%, Nino BURJANADZE 10.2%, other 6% 40.5%; Mamuka BAKHTADZE approved as prime minister by Parliamentary vote 99-6
The same text in 2019 and 2020.
- chief of state:
- President Salome ZOURABICHVILI (since 16 December 2018)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Giorgi GAKHARIA (since 8 September 2019)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 28 November 2018 (next to be held in 2024);
- prime minister nominated by Parliament, appointed by the president
- note - 2017 constitutional amendments made the 2018 election the last where the president was directly elected;
- future presidents will be elected by a 300-member College of Electors;
- in light of these changes, ZOURABICHVILI was allowed a six-year term
- election results:
- Salome ZOURABICHVILI elected president in runoff;
- percent of vote - Salome ZOURABICHVILI (independent, backed by Georgian Dream) 59.5%, Grigol VASHADZE (UNM) 40.5%;
- Giorgi GAKHARIA approved as prime minister by Parliamentary vote 98-0
chief of state: President Salome ZOURABICHVILI (since 16 December 2018)
head of government: Prime Minister Mamuka BAKHTADZE (since 20 June 2018); Deputy Prime Minister Giorgi GAKHARIA (since 8 September 2019)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 28 November 2018 (next to be held in 2024); prime minister nominated by Parliament, appointed by the president
note - 2017 constitutional ammendments amendments made the 2018 election the last where the president was directly elected; future presidents will be elected by a 300-member College of Electors; in light of these changes, ZOURABICHVILI was allowed a six-year term
election results: Salome ZOURABICHVILI elected president in runoff; percent of vote - Salome ZOURABICHVILI (independent) (independent, backed by Georgian Dream) 59.5%, Grigol VASHADZE (UNM) 40.5%; Mamuka BAKHTADZE Giorgi GAKHARIA approved as prime minister by Parliamentary vote 99-6 98-0
- chief of state:
- President Salome ZOURABICHVILI (since 16 December 2018)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Irakli GARIBASHVILI (since 22 February 2021)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 28 November 2018 (next to be held in 2024);
- prime minister nominated by Parliament, appointed by the president
- note - 2017 constitutional amendments made the 2018 election the last where the president was directly elected;
- future presidents will be elected by a 300-member College of Electors;
- in light of these changes, ZOURABICHVILI was allowed a six-year term
- election results:
- Salome ZOURABICHVILI elected president in runoff;
- percent of vote - Salome ZOURABICHVILI (independent, backed by Georgian Dream) 59.5%, Grigol VASHADZE (UNM) 40.5%;
- Irakli GARIBASHVILI approved as prime minister by Parliamentary vote 89-2
chief of state: President Salome ZOURABICHVILI (since 16 December 2018)
head of government: Prime Minister Giorgi GAKHARIA Irakli GARIBASHVILI (since 8 September 2019) 22 February 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 28 November 2018 (next to be held in 2024); prime minister nominated by Parliament, appointed by the president
note - 2017 constitutional amendments made the 2018 election the last where the president was directly elected; future presidents will be elected by a 300-member College of Electors; in light of these changes, ZOURABICHVILI was allowed a six-year term
election results: Salome ZOURABICHVILI elected president in runoff; percent of vote - Salome ZOURABICHVILI (independent, backed by Georgian Dream) 59.5%, Grigol VASHADZE (UNM) 40.5%; Giorgi GAKHARIA Irakli GARIBASHVILI approved as prime minister by Parliamentary vote 98-0 89-2
- chief of state:
- President Salome ZOURABICHVILI (since 16 December 2018)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Irakli GARIBASHVILI (since 22 February 2021)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 28 November 2018 (next to be held in 2024);
- prime minister nominated by Parliament, appointed by the president
- note - 2017 constitutional amendments made the 2018 election the last where the president was directly elected;
- future presidents will be elected by a 300-member College of Electors;
- in light of these changes, ZOURABICHVILI was allowed a six-year term
- election results:
- 2018 Salome ZOURABICHVILI elected president in runoff;
- percent of vote - Salome ZOURABICHVILI (independent, backed by Georgian Dream) 59.5%, Grigol VASHADZE (UNM) 40.5%;
- Irakli GARIBASHVILI approved as prime minister by Parliamentary vote 89-2
chief of state: President Salome ZOURABICHVILI (since 16 December 2018)
head of government: Prime Minister Irakli GARIBASHVILI (since 22 February 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 28 November 2018 (next to be held in 2024); prime minister nominated by Parliament, appointed by the president
note - 2017 constitutional amendments made the 2018 election the last where the president was directly elected; future presidents will be elected by a 300-member College of Electors; in light of these changes, ZOURABICHVILI was allowed a six-year term
election results: 2018 Salome ZOURABICHVILI elected president in runoff; percent of vote - Salome ZOURABICHVILI (independent, backed by Georgian Dream) 59.5%, Grigol VASHADZE (UNM) 40.5%; Irakli GARIBASHVILI approved as prime minister by Parliamentary vote 89-2
2013 Giorgi MARGVELASHVILI is sworn in as president (Georgian Dream) 62.1%, David BAKRADZE (ENM) 21.7%, Nino BURJANADZE (DM-UG) 10.2%, other 6%
- chief of state:
- President Salome ZOURABICHVILI (since 16 December 2018)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Irakli GARIBASHVILI (since 22 February 2021)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 28 November 2018 (next to be held in 2024);
- prime minister nominated by Parliament, appointed by the president
- note - 2017 constitutional amendments made the 2018 election the last where the president was directly elected;
- future presidents will be elected by a 300-member College of Electors;
- in light of these changes, ZOURABICHVILI was allowed a six-year term
- election results:
- 2018: Salome ZOURABICHVILI elected president in runoff;
- percent of vote - Salome ZOURABICHVILI (independent, backed by Georgian Dream) 59.5%, Grigol VASHADZE (UNM) 40.5%;
- Irakli GARIBASHVILI approved as prime minister by Parliamentary vote 89-2
chief of state: President Salome ZOURABICHVILI (since 16 December 2018)
head of government: Prime Minister Irakli GARIBASHVILI (since 22 February 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 28 November 2018 (next to be held in 2024); prime minister nominated by Parliament, appointed by the president
note - 2017 constitutional amendments made the 2018 election the last where the president was directly elected; future presidents will be elected by a 300-member College of Electors; in light of these changes, ZOURABICHVILI was allowed a six-year term
election results: 2018
2018: Salome ZOURABICHVILI elected president in runoff; percent of vote - Salome ZOURABICHVILI (independent, backed by Georgian Dream) 59.5%, Grigol VASHADZE (UNM) 40.5%; Irakli GARIBASHVILI approved as prime minister by Parliamentary vote 89-22013 2013: Giorgi MARGVELASHVILI is sworn in as elected president (Georgian Dream) 62.1%, David BAKRADZE (ENM) 21.7%, Nino BURJANADZE (DM-UG) 10.2%, other 6%
- chief of state:
- President Salome ZOURABICHVILI (since 16 December 2018)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Irakli KOBAKHIDZE (since 8 February 2024)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 28 November 2018 (next to be held in 2024);
- prime minister nominated by Parliament, appointed by the president;
- note - 2017 constitutional amendments made the 2018 election the last where the president was directly elected;
- future presidents will be elected by a 300-member College of Electors;
- in light of these changes, ZOURABICHVILI was allowed a six-year term
- election results:
2024: Irakli KOBAKHIDZE approved as prime minister by Parliamentary vote 84-10
- 2018: Salome ZOURABICHVILI elected president in second round;
- percent of vote in second round - Salome ZOURABICHVILI (independent, backed by Georgian Dream) 59.5%, Grigol VASHADZE (UNM) 40.5%;
- Irakli GARIBASHVILI approved as prime minister by Parliamentary vote 89-2;
- note-resigned on January 29, 2024
note: Irakli GARIBASHVILI resigned on 29 January 2024 to prepare for general elections in October 2024
chief of state: President Salome ZOURABICHVILI (since 16 December 2018)
head of government: Prime Minister Irakli GARIBASHVILI KOBAKHIDZE (since 22 8 February 2021) 2024)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministers
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 28 November 2018 (next to be held in 2024); prime minister nominated by Parliament, appointed by the presidentpresident; note - 2017 constitutional amendments made the 2018 election the last where the president was directly elected; future presidents will be elected by a 300-member College of Electors; in light of these changes, ZOURABICHVILI was allowed a six-year term
election results:
2024: Irakli KOBAKHIDZE approved as prime minister by Parliamentary vote 84-10
2018: Salome ZOURABICHVILI elected president in runoff; second round; percent of vote in second round - Salome ZOURABICHVILI (independent, backed by Georgian Dream) 59.5%, Grigol VASHADZE (UNM) 40.5%; Irakli GARIBASHVILI approved as prime minister by Parliamentary vote 89-2 89-2; note-resigned on January 29, 20242013: Giorgi MARGVELASHVILI elected president (Georgian Dream) 62.1%, David BAKRADZE (ENM) 21.7%, Nino BURJANADZE (DM-UG) 10.2%, other 6% note: Irakli GARIBASHVILI resigned on 29 January 2024 to prepare for general elections in October 2024
- chief of state:
- President Mikheil KAVELASHVILI (since 29 December 2024)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Irakli KOBAKHIDZE (since 8 February 2024)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet of Ministers
- election/appointment process:
- president elected by a 300-member College of Electors; prime minister nominated by Parliament, appointed by the president
- most recent election date:
- 14 December 2024
- election results:
2024: Mikheil KAVELASHVILI (Georgian Dream Party) was formally inaugurated on 29 December 2024
2024: Irakli KOBAKHIDZE approved as prime minister by Parliamentary vote 84-10
- 2018: Salome ZOURABICHVILI elected president in second round;
- percent of vote in second round - Salome ZOURABICHVILI (independent, backed by Georgian Dream) 59.5%, Grigol VASHADZE (UNM) 40.5%;
- Irakli GARIBASHVILI approved as prime minister by Parliamentary vote 89-2
- expected date of next election:
- 2029
chief of state: President Salome ZOURABICHVILI Mikheil KAVELASHVILI (since 16 29 December 2018) 2024)
head of government: Prime Minister Irakli KOBAKHIDZE (since 8 February 2024)
cabinet: Cabinet of Ministerselections/appointments: election/appointment process: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 28 November 2018 (next to be held in 2024); 300-member College of Electors; prime minister nominated by Parliament, appointed by the president; note - 2017 constitutional amendments made the 2018 election the last where the president was directly elected; future presidents will be elected by a 300-member College of Electors; in light of these changes, ZOURABICHVILI was allowed a six-year term
most recent election date: 14 December 2024
election results:
2024: Mikheil KAVELASHVILI (Georgian Dream Party) was formally inaugurated on 29 December 2024
2024: Irakli KOBAKHIDZE approved as prime minister by Parliamentary vote 84-10
2018: Salome ZOURABICHVILI elected president in second round; percent of vote in second round - Salome ZOURABICHVILI (independent, backed by Georgian Dream) 59.5%, Grigol VASHADZE (UNM) 40.5%; Irakli GARIBASHVILI approved as prime minister by Parliamentary vote 89-2; note-resigned on January 29, 2024 89-2note: Irakli GARIBASHVILI resigned on 29 January 2024 to prepare for general elections in October 2024 expected date of next election: 2029
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Georgia: Executive branch.” The World Factbook, 1992–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/georgia/executive-branch.