2002–03 Lithuanian presidential election

Presidential elections were held in Lithuania in December 2002 and January 2003. In the first round on 22 December 2002, Valdas Adamkus held a large lead over Rolandas Paksas of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). However, Paksas defeated Adamkus in the second round held on 5 January 2003.

2002–03 Lithuanian presidential election
22 December 2002 (first round)
5 January 2003 (second round)
 
Nominee Rolandas Paksas Valdas Adamkus
Party LDP Independent
Popular vote 777,769 643,870
Percentage 54.71% 45.29%
President before election

Valdas Adamkus
Independent

 Elected President

Rolandas Paksas
LDP

Seventeen candidates contested in these elections, making it the largest field of presidential candidates in presidential elections up to date.

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