While his opponents had been preparing for an election in June 2000, Yeltsin's resignation resulted in the Presidential elections being held within three months, on 26 March 2000; Putin won in the first round with 53% of the vote.
Meskipun para pesaingnya bersiap untuk sebuah pemilihan pada Juni 2000, pengunduran diri Yeltsin membuat Pemilihan presiden diadakan selama bulan, pada 26 Maret 2000; Putin memenangkan putaran pertama dengan 53% suara.