§ § 18Second round of voting

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(1) For the second round of voting, the names of the candidates registered for the round are entered on the ballot paper.
(2) The candidate in whose favour a two-thirds majority of all members of the Riigikogu votes is considered elected.
(3) Where no candidate receives the required majority, a third round of voting is held on the same day.
(4) The chair of the sitting announces the starting time of the third round of voting in the election of the President of the Republic to the members of the Riigikogu immediately after announcement of the results of the second round of voting.

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