An Estonian citizen with the right to vote who has attended 21 years of age by election day may run as a candidate for member of the Riigikogu. An Estonian citizen who has attained 18 years of age by election day has the right to vote. Candidates can be put up by citizens of Estonia, political parties and election coalitions.

The authority of the members of the Riigikogu commences on the day the results of the elections are announced. The authority of the members of the preceding Riigikogu terminates on the same day.

A member of the Riigikogu is not bound by his/her mandate or be held legally responsible for votes cast or political statements made by him/her in the Riigikogu or in any of its bodies.

A member of the Riigikogu may not hold any other state office.

A member of the Riigikogu has the right to initiate draft legislation and the right to submit motions to amend the draft legislation during their legislative proceeding.