On Wednesday, 31 May, the Saeima will hold an extraordinary sitting, scheduled to start at 9:00 with presidential elections on agenda. Members of Parliament have nominated Elīna Pinto, Uldis Pīlēns, and Edgars Rinkēvičs as presidential candidates.

The Mandate, Ethics and Submissions Committee of the Saeima has submitted a report to the Saeima informing that the nominated candidates comply with the requirements set out in the Constitution of Latvia and the Law on the Election of the President.

Before the vote, parliamentarians may hold a debate. The President of State is elected using ballot papers.

If in the first round none of the candidates collect at least 51 votes, all candidates proceed to the second round of voting. If no candidate is elected in this round either, the voting proceeds to the next round, each time eliminating the candidate with the fewest votes. If in the final round of voting a candidate fails to collect 51 votes, new elections must be held.

Att. media representatives:
Media representatives without permanent accreditation for work at the Saeima wishing to cover the presidential election are kindly asked to apply in advance to the Saeima Press Service via e-mail prese@saeima.lv or by calling +371 67087244.

Business/business casual dress code required.

Saeima Press Service