 Saakashvili was in the lead with 51.95% of the votes, and Gachechiladze is second with 25.14%.According to Georgian Central Electoral Commission, as of 8 January 2008, that included the votes from more polling stations than the earlier reports, Saakashvili was leading with 52.21%, Gachechiladze following him with 25.26% of the votes.On 9 January 2007, with 98.8% of the ballots counted, Saakashvili had 52.21% meaning he could not fall below the 50% which would result in a run-off.