2016 Abkhazian local elections

The terms of the 5th convocations had originally been set to expire in February 2015, but were extended on 17 December 2014 by the People's Assembly. On 3 February 2016, the People's Assembly extended elections in Gali District once again, until 12 February 2017, because of the unresolved passport situation. ==Sukhumi==

The election for Sukhumi City Council was contested by 82 candidates. Originally, 88 candidates had been nominated but three refused to stand as candidate. Of the remaining 85 candidates, twelve were nominated by United Abkhazia, one by the Abkhazian Railways and the rest by initiative groups. 18 were women. 14 of the candidates were incumbent deputies. All but one of the candidates were successfully registered. Results Turnout was 14,718 out of 39,070 eligible voters (38%). The elections in constituencies no. 21 and 23 were declared invalid, as voter turnout was below 25%. Reruns in these constituencies were held on 29 May. One of the elected council members was a woman. ==Gagra District==

65 candidates were nominated in 25 constituencies, 6 of whom women. Preliminary turnout was 46%. One of the elected deputies was a woman and only four were incumbents. Pitsunda 15 candidates were nominated in 9 constituencies, 1 of whom a woman, who was not elected. ==Gudauta District==

55 candidates were nominated in 29 constituencies, 6 of whom women. The new council elected Roman Bazba as its chairman and Inal Tsveiba as its deputy chairman. New Athos 13 candidates were nominated in 9 constituencies, 4 of whom women. Of the elected deputies, one was a woman. The new assembly re-elected Ramaz Smyr as its chairman and Temur Otyrba as its deputy chairman. ==Sukhumi District==

28 candidates were nominated in 15 constituencies, 3 of whom women. The election in constituency no. 12 was declared invalid because turnout was less than 25%. ==Gulripshi District==

23 candidates were nominated in 16 constituencies, 4 of whom women. The new assembly re-elected Igor Mikvabia as its new chairman and Andronik Kondakchyan as its deputy chairman. ==Ochamchira District==

60 candidates were nominated in 32 constituencies, 7 of whom women. ==Tkvarcheli District==

30 candidates were nominated in 15 constituencies, 5 of whom women. ==References==