Electoral system for the president

Constitution of the Republic of Kosovo

Article 86: Election of the President

86.1 The President of the Republic of Kosovo shall be elected by the Assembly in secret ballot.

86.4 The President of the Republic of Kosovo shall be elected by a two thirds (2/3) majority of all deputies of the Assembly.

86.5 If a two thirds (2/3) majority is not reached by any candidate in the first two ballots, a third ballot takes place between the two candidates who received the highest number of votes in the second ballot, and the candidate who receives the majority of all deputies of the Assembly shall be elected as President of the Republic of Kosovo.

86.6 If none of the candidates is elected as President of the Republic of Kosovo in the third ballot, the Assembly shall dissolve and new elections shall take place within forty five (45) days.