[1] Margiev made a name for himself as a staunch supporter of Nykhas' former leader and the incumbent President of South Ossetia, Alan Gagloev.
[2] Margiev served as Gagloev's presidential aide, and was eventually named the Minister of Agriculture.
[1][3] Shortly after Margiev was elected Speaker after a single ballot with 27 votes out of 34.
[1] Margiyev has denounced efforts by United Ossetia to protest the election and refuse to participate in government due to perceived fraud.
[4] However, he eventually called for "compromise" with United Ossetia, for national stability, announcing that the Central Election Commission would investigate claims of fraud at polling stations which could cost the Communists two seats in parliament to be awarded to United Ossetia instead.