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Popular TV host to represent opposition UNM in Tbilisi mayoral race

Zaal Udumashvili hopes to become new Tbilisi mayor by representing angry Tbilisians.
Zaal Udumashvili launched his bid for the mayor post on Monday. (Interpressnews.)

TBILISI, DFWatch–Georgia’s main opposition party is hoping that a popular news anchor will bring it back to power in the politically important position of Tbilisi mayor.

The nomination of Zaal Udumashvili, host of the main news program on Georgia’s largest TV channel Rustavi 2,

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TV news anchor may join race for new Tbilisi mayor

News anchor Zaal Udumashvili
Zaal Udumashvili speaking at a demonstration in Tbilisi in February, 2017. (Rustavi 2.)
Independent candidate Aleksandre Elisashvili may also have a chance. (DFWatch.)

TBILISI, DFWatch–A news anchor on Georgia’s biggest private television channel has confirmed that he may run for mayor of Tbilisi as a candidate for the biggest opposition party UNM.

The entry of Zaal Udumashvili, host of the evening news on Rustavi 2,

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