Presidential elections were held in

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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.Republic of Lithuania: Election for President
IFES Election Guide Seventeen candidates contested in these elections, making it the largest field of presidential candidates in presidential elections up to date.

Results

Adamkus was supported by the

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2002–03 Lithuanian presidential elections
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