The current structure of Estonia's Electoral Assembly would consist of 208 members, which includes 107 representatives from local councils and 101 members from the Riigikogu. This composition is essential for the upcoming presidential elections, slated to begin in August. Each municipality is allocated representatives based on its population, with Tallinn receiving the most at ten members, while smaller municipalities receive one member each.

Local political parties, such as Isamaa and the Social Democratic Party, are advocating to increase the proportion of local council representatives in the Electoral Assembly. This push comes following a significant reduction in the number of electors from local governments due to recent administrative reforms, which saw the size of the assembly drop from 335 members in 2016, when local councils contributed 234 members.

The proposed changes highlight ongoing dialogues regarding the representation of local governance in national elections and suggest a potential shift in how presidential candidates engage with local issues and communities. If these adjustments are enacted, they could reshape the dynamics of the upcoming elections and influence the candidates’ platforms towards more localized concerns.