Policy documents and official statements from the Lithuanian government

Lithuanians Vote in Second Round of Presidential Run-off on Sunday Amid Security Concerns

May 26, 2024, 02:00 PM

Lithuanians are voting in the second round of the presidential election run-off on Sunday, with incumbent President Gitanas Nausėda seeking to secure another five-year term against Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė. The election is overshadowed by security concerns related to neighboring Russia. Early results show Nausėda leading with 81.7% of votes after about 29% of ballots had been counted. The outcome of this election is crucial as Lithuania prioritizes defense and security in the Baltic region.