2014 Abkhazian presidential election

none 2014 Abkhazian presidential election Abkhazia presidential no yes yes 2011 Abkhazian presidential election 2011 2019 Abkhazian presidential election 2019 24 August 2014 150x150px Raul Khajimba FNUA 2004 Raul Khajimba Vitali Gabnia 368118 Raul Khajimba 2015.jpg 50,494 51.56% Aslan Bzhania File:Aslan Bzhania (2020-06-24).jpg Independent politician Astan Agrba 35,860 36.56% President Valeri Bganba (acting) Independent politician Raul Khajimba FNUA Presidential elections were held in the Republic of Abkhazia on 24 August 2014. The sixth such elections since the post of President of Abkhazia was created in 1994, they were held early due to the resignation of President Alexander Ankvab on 1 June 2014 following the 2014 Abkhazian political crisis. Four candidates contested the elections, which were won by Raul Khadjimba, who received just over 50% of the vote. Background 2014 Abkhazian political crisis On 27 May, opposition protesters stormed the Presidential administration, prompting Ankvab to flee to Gudauta. The resulting crisis culminated in his resignation on 1 June. As Vice President Mikhail Logua had already resigned in December 2013 due to ill health, Speaker of the People's Assembly of Abkhazia Valeri Bganba has become acting president. On 3 June 2014, chairman of the Central Election Committee Batal Tabagua announced that the committee had begun preparations for the Presidential election and that the date had been set for 24 August.ЦИК Абхазии начал подготовку к выборам президента http://apsnypress.info/news/12153.html 8 June 2014 Apsnypress 3 June 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140605002141/http://apsnypress.info/news/12153.html 2014-06-05 dead Candidates Candidates could be nominated between 25 June and 14 July. Parties registered less than five months before the election date were not eligible to nominate candidates. On 14 July, the Central Election Commission announced that all candidates except Beslan Eshba had passed the Abkhaz language fluency test.По результатам тестирования на предмет свободного владения государственным языком, зарегистрированными могут быть четыре из пяти человек, выдвинутых кандидатами в президенты Абхазии http://apsnypress.info/news/12491.html 25 July 2014 Apsnypress 14 July 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140718181249/http://apsnypress.info/news/12491.html 18 July 2014 On 15 July, the Central Election Commission officially registered Khajimba, Kishmaria, Bazhania and Dzapshba as candidates.ЦИК зарегистрировала четырех кандидатов в президенты РА http://apsnypress.info/news/12495.html 25 July 2014 Apsnypress 15 July 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140808031526/http://apsnypress.info/news/12495.html 8 August 2014 Of these, the first three received their registration certificates that same day, and Dzapshba on 16 July.Вручены удостоверения кандидатов в президенты Раулю Хаджимба, Мирабу Кишмария и Аслану Бжания http://apsnypress.info/news/12497.html 25 July 2014 Apsnypress 15 July 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140808030105/http://apsnypress.info/news/12497.html 8 August 2014 Сегодня в Центризбиркоме вручили удостоверение кандидата в президенты Дзапшба Леониду Юрьевичу http://apsnypress.info/news/12515.html 25 July 2014 Apsnypress 16 July 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140808031429/http://apsnypress.info/news/12515.html 8 August 2014 Presidential candidateCareerVice Presidential candidateCareerPolitical supportCandidates participating in the electionMirab KishmariaMinister of Defence (2007–present) Army GeneralSaid LoluaNominated by an initiative group (25 June)ЦИК зарегистрировал инициативную группу по выдвижению кандидатом в президенты и.о. министра обороны Мираба Кишмария http://apsnypress.info/news/12350.html 25 June 2014 Apsnypress 25 June 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140701194117/http://apsnypress.info/news/12350.html 1 July 2014 Youth Forum (1 August)Форум молодежи поддерживает кандидата в президенты Мираба Кишмария http://apsnypress.info/news/12687.html 6 August 2014 Apsnypress 4 August 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140810042559/http://apsnypress.info/news/12687.html 10 August 2014 Leonid DzapshbaChairman of the Civil Union For the Rule of Law, Stability and Democracy Minister of Internal Affairs (2010–2011)Boris Abitov Nominated by an initiative group (27 June)Центральная избирательная комиссия зарегистрировала инициативную группу по выдвижению Леонида Дзапшба кандидатом в президенты http://apsnypress.info/news/12374.html 27 June 2014 Apsnypress 27 June 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140712063826/http://apsnypress.info/news/12374.html 12 July 2014 Raul KhajimbaChairman of the Forum for the National Unity of Abkhazia Member of Parliament (2012–present) Vice President (2005–2009) Prime Minister (2003–2004) Minister of Defence (2002–2003)Vitali GabniaChairman of AruaaNominated by the Forum for the National Unity of Abkhazia (30 June)ЦИК Абхазии зарегистрировал политическую партию "Форум народного единства Абхазии" http://apsnypress.info/news/12388.html 30 June 2014 Apsnypress 30 June 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140715143909/http://apsnypress.info/news/12388.html 15 July 2014 Coordinating Council of Political Parties and Public Organisations (18 June)КС принял рекомендательное решение о выдвижении и поддержке тандема Рауль Хаджимба – Виталий Габния на выборах президента РА http://apsnypress.info/news/12279.html 18 June 2014 Apsnypress 18 June 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140713074246/http://apsnypress.info/news/12279.html 13 July 2014 Aruaa (19 June)Аруаа: Абхазии нужно ответственное руководство, способное реформы http://apsnypress.info/news/12305.html 19 June 2014 Apsnypress 19 June 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140715145803/http://apsnypress.info/news/12305.html 15 July 2014 Three out of four members of the executive committee of the Political Council of the Communist Party (24 July)Большинство членов исполкома Политсовета Компартии Абхазии поддерживают кандидатуру Рауля Хаджимба на президентских выборах http://apsnypress.info/news/12596.html 26 July 2014 Apsnypress 24 July 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140808100238/http://apsnypress.info/news/12596.html 8 August 2014 Businessman Vitali Leiba (30 July)Бизнесмен Виталий Лейба поддерживает тандем Рауля Хаджимба и Виталия Габния http://apsnypress.info/news/12650.html 30 July 2014 Apsnypress 30 July 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140810034504/http://apsnypress.info/news/12650.html 10 August 2014 20 (out of 35) Members of the People's Assembly of Abkhazia (15 August)Обращение группы депутатов к гражданам Республики Абхазия http://apsnypress.info/news/12780.html https://archive.today/20140917115605/http://apsnypress.info/news/12780.html dead 17 September 2014 17 September 2014 Apsnypress 15 August 2014 32 MPs from the first four convocations of the People's Assembly of Abkhazia (22 August)Обращение депутатов предыдущих созывов Народного Собрания – Парламента Республики Абхазия к народу Абхазии http://apsnypress.info/news/12854.html 17 September 2014 Apsnypress 22 August 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160420213920/http://apsnypress.info/news/12854.html 20 April 2016 United AbkhaziaDecember 2020Aslan BzhaniaChairman of the State Security Service of AbkhaziaAstan AgrbaNominated by an initiative group (2 July)ЦИК зарегистрировал инициативную группу по выдвижению Аслана Бжания кандидатом в президенты http://apsnypress.info/news/12406.html 25 July 2014 Apsnypress 2 July 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140730054224/http://apsnypress.info/news/12406.html 30 July 2014 Amtsakhara (18 July)"Амцахара" поддержала кандидатуру Аслана Бжания на предстоящих выборах Президента http://apsnypress.info/news/12539.html 25 July 2014 Apsnypress 18 July 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140808024854/http://apsnypress.info/news/12539.html 8 August 2014 Former vice president Mikhail Logua (18 August)Пресс-конференция М. Логуа http://apsnypress.info/news/12806.html https://archive.today/20140917111245/http://apsnypress.info/news/12806.html dead 17 September 2014 14 September 2014 Apsnypress 18 August 2014 (Part of) Beslan Eshba's campaign staff (23 August)Представители бывшего предвыборного штаба кандидата в Президенты Беслана Эшба намерены консолидироваться с предвыборным штабом кандидата в Президенты Аслана Бжания. http://apsnypress.info/news/12881.html 14 September 2014 Apsnypress 23 August 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160304214343/http://apsnypress.info/news/12881.html 4 March 2016 Nominated candidates, but not registeredBeslan EshbaVice Premier (2013–2014) Member of Parliament (2012–2013) BusinessmanVakhtang TsugbaMajor General Former Military CommissarNominated by an initiative group (26 June)Бывший вице-премьер Беслан Эшба намерен баллотироваться в президенты РА http://apsnypress.info/news/12364.html 26 June 2014 Apsnypress 26 June 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140730054336/http://apsnypress.info/news/12364.html 30 July 2014 Mirab Kishmaria Kishmaria's campaign manager was former MP Ilia Gamisonia. Kishmaria campaigned on 23 July in the villages of Sanarda, Agubedia and Pervaya Bedia (Tkvarcheli District),Мираб Кишмария: "Я не давать пустых обещаний" http://apsnypress.info/news/12607.html 26 July 2014 Apsnypress 25 July 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140808073711/http://apsnypress.info/news/12607.html 8 August 2014 on 24 July in Lykhny and Duripshi (Gudauta District),Мираб Кишмария: "В мою команду попадут люди только по профессиональным качествам" http://apsnypress.info/news/12608.html 26 July 2014 Apsnypress 25 July 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140808073702/http://apsnypress.info/news/12608.html 8 August 2014 on 25 July in Gantiadi and Mekhadiri (Gagra District),Кандидат в президенты Мираб Кишмария: «Коррупция начинается с того, что вас покупают на выборах, покупают ваши голоса http://apsnypress.info/news/12624.html 26 July 2014 Apsnypress 25 July 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140808073705/http://apsnypress.info/news/12624.html 8 August 2014 on 29 July again in Lykhny,Мираб Кишмария: мы должны объединиться и идти вперед http://apsnypress.info/news/12640.html 30 July 2014 Apsnypress 29 July 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140809212519/http://apsnypress.info/news/12640.html 9 August 2014 on 7 August among diaspora voters in Moscow,Дать новый импульс сотрудничеству с Россией http://apsnypress.info/news/12735.html https://archive.today/20140920005456/http://apsnypress.info/news/12735.html dead 20 September 2014 19 September 2014 Apsnypress 11 August 2014 on 14 August with voters in Cherkessk,Собрание избирателей города Черкесска выступило с обращением в поддержку кандидата в президенты Мираба Кишмария http://apsnypress.info/news/12792.html 19 September 2014 Apsnypress 18 August 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160304195632/http://apsnypress.info/news/12792.html 4 March 2016 on 15 August in Primorskoe, Abgarkhuk and Achandara (Gudauta District),Кандидат в президенты Мираб Кишмария и кандидат в вице-президенты Саид Лолуа встретились с избирателями сел Приморское, Абгархук и Ачандара Гудаутского района. http://apsnypress.info/news/12775.html 17 September 2014 Apsnypress 15 August 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140917203735/http://apsnypress.info/news/12775.html 17 September 2014 on 18 August in Sukhumi's New DistrictВ новом микрорайоне Сухума прошла встреча кандидата в президенты Мираба Кишмария и кандидата в вице-президенты Саида Лолуа с избирателями http://apsnypress.info/news/12798.html 17 September 2014 Apsnypress 18 August 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140917203733/http://apsnypress.info/news/12798.html 17 September 2014 and on 21 August in Tkvarcheli.Кандидат в президенты Мираб Кишмария и кандидат в вице-президенты Саид Лолуа встретились с избирателями в Ткуарчале http://apsnypress.info/news/12841.html 17 September 2014 Apsnypress 21 August 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140917203729/http://apsnypress.info/news/12841.html 17 September 2014 Leonid Dzapshba Dzapshba's campaign manager was former chairman of the State Committee for Youth Affairs and Sports Rafael Ampar.Tuaev Magomed Charnyy Semen Представители штабов двух кандидатов в президенты Абхазии заявили о серьезных нарушениях в ходе голосования http://www.kavkaz-uzel.ru/articles/248017/ 20 September 2014 Caucasian Knot 24 August 2014 His candidate for the post of prime minister was former Foreign Affairs Minister Maxim Gvinjia. Dzapshba campaigned on 11 August in the villages of Babushara (Gulripshi District) and Kutoli and Jgyarda (Ochamchire District).Леонид Дзапшба: "тот, кто выбрал путь служения, должен не жалея времени и сил, посвящать себя своему народу. Я и моя команда к этому готовы" http://apsnypress.info/news/12747.html 19 September 2014 Apsnypress 12 August 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140924040939/http://apsnypress.info/news/12747.html 24 September 2014 Raul Khajimba Khajimba's campaign manager was MP Artur Mikvabia. His candidate for the post of prime minister was Beslan Butba, who had been appointed acting Vice Premier following President Ankvab's resignation. Khajimba campaigned on 19 July in Ochamchire and Shaumyanovka (Gulripshi District),Рауль Хаджимба: Не будет возврата к авторитарному режиму http://apsnypress.info/news/12549.html 29 July 2014 Apsnypress 21 July 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140809072256/http://apsnypress.info/news/12549.html 9 August 2014 on 22 July in the villages of Alakhadzy, Kolkhida and Bzypta (Gagra District),Хаджимба и Габния встретились с избирателями в селах Гагрского района http://apsnypress.info/news/12573.html 29 July 2014 Apsnypress 22 July 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140809071128/http://apsnypress.info/news/12573.html 9 August 2014 on 23 July in Uarcha and Pshapi (Gulripshi District),Рауль Хаджимба: Необходим качественно новый подход к проблеме укрепления межнационального согласия в стране http://apsnypress.info/news/12584.html 27 July 2014 Apsnypress 23 July 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140808234113/http://apsnypress.info/news/12584.html 8 August 2014 on 30 July in Kutoli (Ochamchire District),В селе Кутол Очамчырского района состоялась встреча кандидата в президенты РА Рауля Хаджимба с избирателями http://apsnypress.info/news/12649.html 30 July 2014 Apsnypress 30 July 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140810034704/http://apsnypress.info/news/12649.html 10 August 2014 on 11 August in Chlou and Tkhina (Ochamchire District),Р. Хаджимба встретился с избирателями сел Члоу и Тхина Очамчырского района http://apsnypress.info/news/12744.html 19 September 2014 Apsnypress 12 August 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140924040944/http://apsnypress.info/news/12744.html 24 September 2014 on 12 August in Salme, Mekhadyr and Bagrypsh (Gagra District),Команда кандидата в президенты РА Рауля Хаджимба с жителями сел Сальме, Махадыр и Багрипш Гагрского района http://apsnypress.info/news/12759.html 19 September 2014 Apsnypress 13 August 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140924040754/http://apsnypress.info/news/12759.html 24 September 2014 on 14 August in Myrkul (Ochamchire District),Геннадий Никитченко: "Рауль Джумкович предлагает вам не рыбу, он предлагает вам удочку, чтобы вы сами себя кормили" http://apsnypress.info/news/12773.html 17 September 2014 Apsnypress 14 August 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140924040942/http://apsnypress.info/news/12773.html 24 September 2014 on 21 August in Achandara and Duripshi (Gudauta District) and Lower Eshera (Sukhumi District)Встречи Рауля Хаджимба с избирателями в селах Ачандара, Дурипш, Нижняя Эшера http://apsnypress.info/news/12848.html 17 September 2014 Apsnypress 21 August 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140924040704/http://apsnypress.info/news/12848.html 24 September 2014 and on 22 August in Lykhny (Gudauta District).Кандидат в президенты Рауль Хаджимба встретился с избирателями села Лыхны Гудаутского района http://apsnypress.info/news/12852.html 14 September 2014 Apsnypress 22 August 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140924062431/http://apsnypress.info/news/12852.html 24 September 2014 Aslan Bzhania On 16 July and for the duration of the election, Bzhania's tasks as head of the State Security Service were transferred to First Deputy Head Zurab Margania.Аслан Бжания освобожден от исполнения обязанностей Председателя Службы государственной безопасности Республики Абхазия на период предвыборной кампании http://apsnypress.info/news/12519.html 29 July 2014 Apsnypress 16 July 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140809072900/http://apsnypress.info/news/12519.html 9 August 2014 Bzhania's campaign manager was Leonid Lakerbaia, who resigned as prime minister along with Alexander Ankvab, and his deputy campaign managers Mikhail Logua, vice president under Ankvab until December 2013, and Agriculture Minister Beslan Jopua. Bzhania's candidate for the post of prime minister was State Customs Committee Head Said Tarkil. Bzhania campaigned on 20 July in Tkvarcheli and the villages of Bedia and Agubedia (Tkvarcheli District),Аслан Бжания выступает за укрепление абхазо-российского сотрудничества http://apsnypress.info/news/12563.html 29 July 2014 Apsnypress 22 July 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140809071404/http://apsnypress.info/news/12563.html 9 August 2014 on 21 July in Agudzera and Merkheuli (Gulripshi District), on 23 July in Sukhumi's New District,Аслан Бжания: Я являюсь последователем и В. Г. Ардзинба, и С.В. Багапша, и Александра Анкваба http://apsnypress.info/news/12577.html 28 July 2014 Apsnypress 23 July 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140809062733/http://apsnypress.info/news/12577.html 9 August 2014 on 24 July in the villages of Gumista and Iastkhua (Sukhumi District),Аслан Бжания: "На государственных деятелей Абхазии было совершено более 15 покушений и до недавнего времени ни одно из них не было раскрыто" http://apsnypress.info/news/12605.html 26 July 2014 Apsnypress 24 July 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140808073708/http://apsnypress.info/news/12605.html 8 August 2014 on 28 July again in Sukhumi,Аслан Бжания: "Сопереживаю с теми, кто сегодня оказался в зоне боевых действий на Украине" http://apsnypress.info/news/12625.html 30 July 2014 Apsnypress 28 July 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140810034602/http://apsnypress.info/news/12625.html 10 August 2014 on 29 July again in Gulripshi District,Аслан Бжания: "Нужны продуманные, грамотные реформы" http://apsnypress.info/news/12635.html 30 July 2014 Apsnypress 29 July 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140809094658/http://apsnypress.info/news/12635.html 9 August 2014 on 1 August among diaspora voters in Moscow,Аслан Бжания: отношения с Россией требуют нового содержания http://apsnypress.info/news/12684.html 6 August 2014 Apsnypress 4 August 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140810041440/http://apsnypress.info/news/12684.html 10 August 2014 on 7 August in Ochamchire,Аслан Бжания: После выборов в Абхазии не должно быть проигравших http://apsnypress.info/news/12712.html 19 September 2014 Apsnypress 7 August 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20141025183758/http://apsnypress.info/news/12712.html 25 October 2014 on 14 August in Sukhumi's Sinop District,Аслан Бжания: Образование, наука и здоровье должны быть национальной идеей http://apsnypress.info/news/12782.html 17 September 2014 Apsnypress 15 August 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20141025185200/http://apsnypress.info/news/12782.html 25 October 2014 on 16 August in Gagra,Аслан Бжания: «Мы должны предложить обществу эффективную структуру власти. http://apsnypress.info/news/12797.html 17 September 2014 Apsnypress 18 August 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20141025183912/http://apsnypress.info/news/12797.html 25 October 2014 on 17 August with Russian-speaking voters,Кандидат в президенты Аслан Бжания выступает за тесное взаимодействие с Россией. http://apsnypress.info/news/12796.html 17 September 2014 Apsnypress 18 August 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20141025185614/http://apsnypress.info/news/12796.html 25 October 2014 on 19 August in Pitsunda,Аслан Бжания: По закону и.о. президента не имел права поддержать того или иного кандидата http://apsnypress.info/news/12819.html 17 September 2014 Apsnypress 20 August 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160304201612/http://apsnypress.info/news/12819.html 4 March 2016 on 20 August in Gudauta,Кандидат в президенты Аслан Бжания выступает за внутриобщественное согласи http://apsnypress.info/news/12833.html 17 September 2014 Apsnypress 21 August 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160304212744/http://apsnypress.info/news/12833.html 4 March 2016 and on 21 August in Sukhumi's Kinoprokat District.Аслан Бжания: власть должна обслуживать народ, а не наоборот http://apsnypress.info/news/12853.html https://archive.today/20140917095346/http://apsnypress.info/news/12853.html dead 17 September 2014 17 September 2014 Apsnypress 22 August 2014 Campaign On 24 July, a prayer service was held in Sukhumi Cathedral in which all four candidates participated.В Сухумском кафедральном соборе состоялся молебен с участием всех четырех кандидатов в президенты Абхазии http://apsnypress.info/news/12591.html 27 July 2014 Apsnypress 24 July 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140808212004/http://apsnypress.info/news/12591.html 8 August 2014 On 25 July all four candidates signed an election covenant promising to conduct fair election campaigns.Кандидаты в президенты Республики Абхазия Аслан Бжания, Леонид Дзапшба, Мираб Кишмария и Рауль Хаджимба подписали "Договор об общественном согласии" http://apsnypress.info/news/12610.html 26 July 2014 Apsnypress 25 July 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140808073715/http://apsnypress.info/news/12610.html 8 August 2014 Participation of Georgian voters One of the key complaints of the opposition during the 2014 Abkhazian political crisis was that thousands of Georgian residents of the Gali, Tkvarcheli and Ochamchira Districts had received Abkhazian passports in violation of citizenship law. Accordingly, on 1 July, 22787 Georgians were stricken from the voters list.Sokhumi Striking Off Over 22,000 'Illegal Passport' Holders from Voters List http://civil.ge/eng/article.php?id=27431 26 July 2014 Civil Georgia 1 July 2014 Re-opening of railway-connection with Armenia through Georgia On 7 July, four Armenian former and current members of the People's Assembly launched an appeal that Abkhazia should actively push for the restoration of the Russian-Armenian railway link through Abkhazia, as it would strengthen both Abkhazia's economy and sovereignty. The proposal received sharp criticism in Parliament, in part due to the use in the appeal of the phrase 'the Abkhazian-Georgian section of the railway'. On 16 July, Aslan Bzhania expressed his support for the proposal.Abkhaz Presidential Candidate Says Sokhumi Should Push for Restoration of Railway https://civil.ge/archives/123882 24 April 2020 Civil Georgia 16 July 2014 Incidents Around 4:05 in the morning of 20 August, a grenade was thrown into courtyard of CEC head Batal Tabagua. No one was injured, Tabagua's and neighbouring houses were damaged.Прокуратура возбудила уголовное дело в связи со взрывом гранаты во дворе дома Председателя ЦИК РА http://apsnypress.info/news/12815.html https://archive.today/20140917105120/http://apsnypress.info/news/12815.html dead 17 September 2014 17 September 2014 Apsnypress 20 August 2014 On 22 August, at about 18:00, the parked car of Nuzhnaya journalist Isida Chania was shot at from a white Lexus SUV. At the crime scene, 29 empty cartridges and 2 bullets were found.Стрельбу по машине редактора "Нужной газеты" вели из автомобиля "Лексус" белого цвета http://apsnypress.info/news/12879.html 14 September 2014 Apsnypress 23 August 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140915003811/http://apsnypress.info/news/12879.html 15 September 2014 Conduct As in previous elections, there will be polling stations outside Abkhazia, in Moscow and Cherkessk. For the first time, there will also be a polling station in Istanbul. All three polling stations are assigned to District no. 5 in Sukhumi, where the Ministry for Foreign Affairs is located.Центризбирком утвердил составы участковых избирательных комиссий за пределами Абхазии http://apsnypress.info/news/12593.html 26 July 2014 Apsnypress 24 July 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140808095121/http://apsnypress.info/news/12593.html 8 August 2014 Opinion polls DateSource Khajimba Bzhania Kishmaria DzapshbaEnd July–start August 2014ISM42%33%19%6%4–10 August 2014ISM40%36%15%9%22–23 August 2014 (Sokhumi)Medium-Orinet45%33%14%8% Results According to the official results released by the Central Election Commission on 26 August, Raul Khajimba was elected in the first round.Центризбирком подвел окончательные итоги по выборам президента РА http://www.apsnypress.info/news/tsentrizbirkom-podvel-okonchatelnye-itogi-po-vyboram-prezidenta-ra-/ 14 September 2014 Apsnypress 26 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140827134651/http://apsnypress.info/news/12925.html 27 August 2014 Raul Khajimba Forum for the National Unity of Abkhazia 50586 Aslan Bzhania Independent 35869 Mirab Kishmaria Independent 6390 Leonid Dzapshba Independent 3397 Against all 1870 1854 132861 Apsnypress References Abkhazia