(1) The Central Election Commission shall assign numbers to the lists of candidates by first choosing the numbers by lot for those lists of candidates which are registered for all five constituencies, then for those which are registered for four constituencies, and so on. Choosing by lot shall be done in each of the above groups in the sequence that the lists of candidates were registered. The lists of candidates bearing the same name shall have the same number in all constituencies.

(2) The Central Election Commission shall ensure that the lists of candidates are printed on separate forms — ballot papers — and are delivered to polling station commissions.

(3) The ballot paper shall contain the following data:

1)   the name of the constituency;

2)   the number of the list of candidates;

3)   the name of the list of candidates;

4)   full names of the nominated candidates.

(4) In the ballot paper there shall be a blank space opposite each candidate’s name for the voter’s marking.

(5) The Central Election Commission shall ensure that ballot envelopes are ordered and delivered to polling station commissions.

(6) The name of the election and the number of the convocation of the Saeima to be elected shall be printed on each ballot envelope.

(As amended by the 9 March 2006 Law)