Six justices voted for, while one was against.
Ziemele was nominated for the post by Sanita Osipova, Vice-President of the Constitutional Court, as the only candidate.
Due to the state of emergency to limit the spread of Covid-19, the elections were conducted in a remote video conference format.
Ineta Ziemele has been in the office as President of the Constitutional Court since May 8, 2017. Sanita Osipova has been in the position of Vice-President since May 16, 2017, according to court information.
