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Article 19
 

§ 19. Third round of voting

(1) For the third round of voting, the names of the two candidates who received the greatest number of votes in the second round shall be entered on the ballot. If at least two candidates receive an equal number of votes in the second round of voting, the name of the elder candidate or names of the elder candidates shall be entered on the ballot. If only one candidate runs as a candidate in the second round of voting and he or she does not receive the required majority, only his or her name shall be entered on the ballot.

 

(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, the Chairman of the Riigikogu shall convene an electoral body for the election of the President of the Republic.