As is known, by-elections for municipal councils will be held on October 3, 2026 in the municipalities of Tsalka, Akhmeta, Dmanisi and Vani. Of the polling stations established in the local majoritarian electoral districts, voting will be conducted using electronic means at 4 polling stations, while 3 polling stations will conduct voting in the traditional manner.

The CEC and the Training Centre have developed a range of information and training resources, considering the procedural specifics of the elections. The materials provide election administrators and persons entitled to be present at polling stations with information on their rights and responsibilities, ethical standards, and practical aspects of their activities. The resources aim to ensure the provision of qualified services to voters, facilitate the orderly conduct of the electoral process, and strengthen professional cooperation focused on the interests of voters.

The following types of information and training resources have been developed for the elections:

• Guidelines for Members of District Election Commissions

(Developed specifically for electoral districts where voting will be conducted with or without the use of electronic means)

• Guidelines for Members of Precinct Election Commissions

(Developed specifically for polling stations where voting will be conducted with or without the use of electronic means)

• Memorable instructons for Precinct Election Commissions

(A supporting resource designed to assist the chairpersons and members of Precinct Election Commissions in carrying out their respective functions in an organized and consistent manner on election day)

• Informational Instruction on Election Security

(Provides guidance to Precinct Election Commissions on preventive measures and response mechanisms to be implemented to ensure the security of the electoral process)

• Informational instruction on promoting independent participation in elections by voters with disabilities

(Provides guidance to Precinct Election Commissions on communication etiquette and standards of conduct when interacting with voters with disabilities, as well as on the services introduced to facilitate their independent participation in elections)

The information and training resources are available at the link (available in Georgian). The electoral commissions will also receive the materials in printed form, enabling them to effectively carry out their respective functions on election day.