Candidates from Georgia's ruling party, Georgian Dream - Democratic Georgia, are winning a landslide victory with over 70% of the vote in all municipalities across the country, Prime Minister Irakly Kobakhidze told a news briefing. "According to our election headquarters, Georgian Dream is confidently in the lead in both mayoral and assembly elections in all municipalities. Moreover, according to our election headquarters, in all municipalities, including Tbilisi and other large cities, the vote is over 70% in favor of Georgian Dream," Kobakhidze stated. Twelve parties have registered with the Central Election Commission, with nine candidates vying for the Tbilisi mayoral post. The ruling Georgian Dream - Democratic Georgia party has nominated incumbent Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze for a third term.