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2026 Estonian presidential election

The developments in this story so far, most recent first.

  1. Development

    Riigikogu vanematekogu koguneb 11. augustil presidendivalimisi arutama

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  2. Development

    Ülle Madise secures backing of 67 Estonian parliament members

  3. Development

    Michal: Reformierakond toetab Ülle Madiset, uusi kandidaate pole vaja

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  4. · date approximate Development

    Maive Rute: olen valmis Ülle Madisega debateerima

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  5. Development

    Hannes Hanso: ma oleksin hea president, olen valmis kandideerima

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  6. · date approximate Background

    Estonian President Alar Karis announced he would not seek a second term.

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  7. · date approximate Background

    Former Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves first mentioned Maive Rute as a candidate in an interview.

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  8. · date approximate Background

    Alar Karis ran unopposed and was elected in the second Riigikogu ballot.

    In 2021, Alar Karis was elected to the presidency. He ran unopposed and secured his position during the second ballot held in the Riigikogu.

  9. Date unknown Background

    The Conservative People's Party of Estonia (EKRE) formally named Mart Helme as their presidential candidate.

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