Apvienotais saraksts wins 15th Saeima elections in Latvia

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The 15th Saeima elections in Latvia have concluded with Apvienotais saraksts (AS) securing a decisive victory. According to data from the Central Election Commission (CVK), AS received approximately 35.44% of the vote, earning 42 seats in the parliament. This result marks the highest number of seats achieved by a single political force since Latvia's restoration of independence.

Other major parties included in the new parliament are Latvija pirmajā vietā (LPV) with 13.22% of the vote and 17 seats, Suverēnā vara/Apvienība jaunlatvieši (SV/AJ) with 11.73% and 15 seats, Nacionālā apvienība (NA) with 9.09% and 11 seats, Progresīvie with 7.24% and 9 seats, and Jaunā vienotība (JV) with 6.18% and 7 seats. The Zaļo un zemnieku savienība (ZZS) failed to cross the 5% threshold, receiving 4.62% of the vote.

Voter turnout was recorded at 51.63%, which represents the lowest participation rate since 1993. The election results suggest a significant turnover in the Saeima, with approximately two-thirds of the deputies being newcomers. Political discussions are now shifting toward government formation, with AS leaders indicating a preference for a coalition framework involving NA and JV.

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Andris Kulbergs · Apvienotais saraksts · Central Election Commission · Centrālā vēlēšanu komisija · Edgars Tavars · Latgale · Latvia · Latvija pirmajā vietā · Māris Zviedris · Riga · State Digital Development Agency

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[DISPUTED] Latvija pirmajā vietā (LPV) is projected to receive 11.3% of the vote.
[● 6 SOURCES] Jaunā vienotība (JV) is projected to receive 6.7% of the vote.
[● 2 SOURCES] Political communications researcher Mārtiņš Pričins suggested the results indicate public trust in Andris Kulbergs.
[● 2 SOURCES] Arvils Ašeradens stated that the Jaunā vienotība (JV) results match the party's expectations.
[DISPUTED] Apvienotais saraksts (AS) is projected to win the Saeima elections with 35.6% of the vote. puaro.lv
[● 6 SOURCES] Progresīvie is projected to receive 11.1% of the vote.
[DISPUTED] Suverēnā vara/Jaunlatvieši is projected to receive 10.8% of the vote.
[DISPUTED] Nacionālā apvienība (NA) is projected to receive 8.7% of the vote.
[● 2 SOURCES] In Riga, election envelopes were not opened for several hours following the close of voting due to pending instructions from the CVK.
[○ 1 SOURCE] CVK Chairman Māris Zviedris rated the commission's performance in the elections as a nine out of ten.
[● 3 SOURCES] The counting of Saeima election results was delayed because many citizens cast votes for storage multiple times, requiring verification to prevent double counting.
[DISPUTED] 51.63% of eligible voters participated in the elections. retalsi.lv · www.la.lv