§ § 19Third round of voting

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(1) For the third round of voting, the names of the two candidates who received the greatest number of votes in the second round are entered on the ballot paper. Where at least two candidates receive an equal number of votes in the second round of voting, the name of the elder candidate or names of the elder candidates are entered on the ballot paper. Where only one candidate stands as a candidate in the second round of voting and they do not receive the required majority, only their name is 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, the President of the Riigikogu convenes an electoral body for the election of the President of the Republic.

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