Georgia election: Ruling party to win, partial results show

Polls closed in parliamentary polls where pro-European parties stood against the Russian-leaning government. The election commission said the ruling Georgian Dream was set for victory, citing partial results. Follow DW.

• Polls closed after 12 hours of voting in Georgia's parliamentary election
• The ruling Georgian Dream party, which is seen as pro-Russia, is aiming for a fourth term in power
• The top four opposition parties, which lean toward the West, were hoping to form a coalition government
• Opinion polls show voters want to join the EU and NATO but avoid a conflict with Russia