2013 Estonian municipal elections explained

Municipal elections were held in Estonia on 20 October 2013, with advance voting between 10 and 16 October 2013. A total of 2,951 municipal council seats were up for election in 215 municipalities. The number of councillors had decreased by over 125 compared to the previous elections due to the merging of some municipalities.[1]

The result was a victory for the Estonian Centre Party, which retained its majority in Tallinn by taking 46 of the 79 seats.[2]

Campaign

Alongside the six major parties, 102 independent candidates and 292 citizens' elections coalitions participated in the elections.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kohaliku omavalitsuse volikogu valimised 2013. Vabariigi Valimiskomisjon. 1 March 2015.
  2. Web site: In Estonian Municipal Elections, Center Party Holds Onto Power in Tallinn, Right-Leaning Parties Prevail in Tartu. ERR. 21 October 2013. 1 March 2015.
  3. Web site: The ABCs of Estonia's Municipal Elections. ERR. 13 October 2013. 1 March 2015.