Application to stand as candidate

[RT I, 11.07.2014, 1 – entry into force 21.07.2014]

(1) In an application to stand as a candidate, a person:

1) expresses their desire to stand as a candidate in the list of a political party or stand as an independent candidate.

2) confirms that they comply with the requirements of this Act for candidates standing in Riigikogu elections; 3) submits the data provided in subsection 2 of this section.

(2) A candidate submits the following data in an application to stand as a candidate:

1) given name and surname;

2) personal identification code;

3) membership of a political party;

4) residential address;

5) telecommunications numbers;

6) contact details;

7) information concerning the education; 8) place of employment and position.

(3) The State Electoral Office publishes:

1) the data provided in clauses 1–3 of subsection 2 of this section for an indefinite period, with the date of birth being published instead of the personal identification number;

2) the data provided in clauses 6–8 of subsection 2 of this section for six months after the election day. [RT I, 24.05.2024, 1 – entry into force 03.06.2024]

(4) A candidate uses only their given name and surname as their name when standing as a candidate.

(5) A candidate signs an application to stand as a candidate. [RT I, 11.07.2014, 1 – entry into force 21.07.2014]