Abkhazian local elections, 1998

On 14 March 2008, Abkhazia held local elections for the 1st convocations of its local assemblies in Sukhumi and all districts but Gali.

Background

On 11 December 1997, Parliament adopted the law on local bodies of self-government.^{[sarke 1]} President Ardzinba then issues a decree setting local elections for 14 March 1998.^{[sarke 2]} For the purpose of the elections, 148 precincts were created: 16 in the city of Sukhumi. 13 in the Sukhumi District, 33 in Ochamchira District, 29 in Gudauta District, 25 in Gagra District, 17 in Tquarchal District and 17 in Gulripshi District.^{[sarke 3]} The government stated that it was unable to hold elections in Gali District.^{[sarke 4]}

In April, after the elections, President Ardzinba appointed Heads of the District Administrations.^{[sarke 5]}

References

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Elections and referendums in Abkhazia
Presidential elections	1994 1999 2004 2005 2009 2011 2014
Parliamentary elections	1919 1991 1996 2002 2007 2012
Local elections	1998 2001 2004 2007 2011 2016
Referendums	1991 1999 2016