The issue of the mayoral candidate in Tianeti is still controversial. NGO "International Center for Democracy Initiative" appealed the decision of the first instance, according to which Tamaz Machiauri won the elections in the district.at the Court of Appeals,
"The International Center for Democratic Initiative" put the victory of the Georgian Dream candidate Lela Kitesashvili under the question in the courtr. The non-governmental organization says that their goal is not the success of some candidate.

The head of the Board of the International Center for Democratic Initiatives, Mary Kapanadze, said that the election results at Tianeti polling station No 20 should be canceled and the voting should be held repeatedly.

The candidate of the ruling party Lela Kitesashvili plans to protect her votes.