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]

Results[]

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

References[]

^ "President of the Republic of Estonia Elections - Past elections - Estonian National Electoral Committee". www.vvk.ee. Retrieved 2021-03-13.
^ "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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[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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