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Article 57: Date of Regular Seimas Elections

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Constitution Text

“A regular election to the Seimas shall be held in the year of the expiry of the powers of the Members of the Seimas on the second Sunday of October. A regular election to the Seimas following an early election to the Seimas shall be held at the time specified in the first paragraph of this Article.”

Summary

A regular election to the Seimas is held on the second Sunday of October in the year the Members' powers expire. The same rule applies to a regular election following an early election to the Seimas.

Key Points

  • •A regular election to the Seimas is held on the second Sunday of October.
  • •It takes place in the year of the expiry of the powers of the Members of the Seimas.
  • •A regular election following an early election is held at the same time - the second Sunday of October.

Practical Example

Voters know in advance that Seimas elections always fall on the second Sunday of October, so election campaigns take place in autumn.

Exam Tips

Memorise the exact date: the second Sunday of October in the year the Members' powers expire.

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