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§ 16.
 

First round of voting


(1) For the first round of voting, the names of the candidates registered for the round shall be entered on the ballot paper.


(2) The candidate in favour of whom a two-thirds majority of the membership of the Riigikogu votes shall be considered elected.


(3) If no candidate receives the required majority, a second round of voting shall be held on the next day.


(4) The chair of the sitting shall announce the starting time of the second round of voting in the election of the President of the Republic to the members of the Riigikogu immediately after the announcement of the results of the first round of voting.