1996 Estonian presidential election

The Estonian presidential election is an indirect election in which the President of Estonia is elected.[1] The first round was held on August 26, 1996, the second and third round on August 27, 1996. As no one reached a sufficient majority in the closed ballot vote of the Riigikogu, the next stage was held on September 20 at the Constituent Assembly. Seated President Lennart Meri was elected for a further term.[2]

1996 Estonian presidential election
26 August 1996
27 August 1996
20 September 1996
 
Nominee Lennart Meri Arnold Rüütel Tunne Kelam
Party Pro Patria Union People's Union of Estonia Pro Patria Union
 
Nominee Siiri Oviir Enn Tõugu
Party Estonian Centre Party Independent
President before election

Lennart Meri
Pro Patria Union

 Elected President

Lennart Meri
Pro Patria Union

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Results
Candidate First round Second round Third round Fourth round
Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes %
Lennart Meri
Arnold Rüütel
Tunne Kelam
Enn Tõugu
Siiri Oviir
Invalid/blank votes
Total

References
  1. "President of the Republic of Estonia Elections - Past elections - Estonian National Electoral Committee". www.vvk.ee. Retrieved 2021-03-13.
  2. "Meri uudestaan Viron presidentiksi Arnold Rüütel hävisi vaalin äänin 196-126". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 1996-09-21. Retrieved 2021-03-21.


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