(1) Mandates are distributed using the d’Hondt distribution method with the distribution series of 1, 2, 3, 4 etc. The comparative figure of an independent candidate is the total number of votes cast in favour of the candidate. A mandate is received by the political party or independent candidate whose comparative figure is higher. Where the comparative figures of at least two political parties or independent candidates are equal, the mandate is received by the political party or independent candidate who was positioned further towards the bottom in the consolidated list of candidates. (2) The candidates are reranked in the list of a political party according to the number of votes cast for each candidate. Where at least two candidates receive an equal number of votes, the candidate who was further towards the top of the list submitted by the political party is ranked ahead. In the reranked list of the political party, the mandate is given to the candidate who is further towards the top of the list. [RT I 2010, 10, 42 – entry into force 15.03.2010] (3) No political party is given more mandates than there are candidates in its list. (4) Where a resolution to register a candidate included in the list of a political party is revoked (subsection 5 of § 31), the votes cast for them in a foreign state are retained by that political party. The votes of a candidate who dies after the start of the advance voting are also retained by the political party. Where the decision on the registration of an independent candidate is revoked or an independent candidate dies, votes cast in favour of the candidate are not taken into account in the ascertaining of election results. [RT I 2010, 10, 42 – entry into force 15.03.2010] (5) The National Electoral Committee prepares a record concerning the election results which is signed by the chair of the Committee. The date and time of preparation of the record are indicated therein. (6) The ascertaining of the voting results in the National Electoral Committee is public.
§ § 61Ascertaining of election results
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