2002–03 Lithuanian presidential election

Lithuanian presidential election, 2002-2003

22 December 2002 and 5 January 2003

Nominee Rolandas Paksas Valdas Adamkus Party TT Nonpartisan Popular vote 777,769 643,870 Percentage 54.71 45.29

President before election Valdas Adamkus Elected President Rolandas Paksas

Presidential elections were held in Lithuania during December 2002 and January 2003. In the first round on December 22, 2002, Valdas Adamkus held a large lead over Rolandas Paksas of the Liberal democratic party. Paksas defeated Adamkus in the second round held on January 5, 2003.