# Latvian Exit Polls Show Ruling Party Leading

> Latvia's ruling party leads exit polls amid cost-of-living fears and Russia concerns.
- Title: Latvian Exit Polls Show Ruling Party Leading · euronews
- Summary: Latvia's ruling party leads exit polls amid cost-of-living fears and Russia concerns. Latvia's centrist United List party is projected to win 35.6% of votes…
- Keywords: latvia, united list, andris kulbergs, latvian parliament, parliamentary election, cost of living, russia, latvian first, sovereign power, daugavpils, latgale, news
- Source: euronews — https://euronews.com/2026/10/03/latvians-head-to-the-polls-amid-concerns-over-rising-cost-of-living-and-russia
- Author: Jeremiah Fisayo-Bambi
- Published: 2026-10-03T07:00:57+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: latvia, united list, andris kulbergs, latvian parliament, parliamentary election, cost of living, russia, latvian first, sovereign power, daugavpils, latgale, news
## Exit polls project United List lead
Exit polls show Latvia's centrist United List party, led by Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs, projected to win 35.6% of the vote.
## Kulbergs expresses surprise at result
Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs said at his party's headquarters in Riga, 'It's remarkably good. I was not expecting such result.'

> It's remarkably good. I was not expecting such result
## Latvia First party gains momentum
Exit polls show Latvia First party nearly doubling its 2022 results with 11.3% of the vote.
## Kulbergs refuses pro-Russian cooperation
The pro-Ukrainian leader Kulbergs refused to cooperate with any pro-Russian parties, precisely mentioning Latvia First.
## Election concerns over Russia and cost of living
Latvia's parliamentary election was shaped by concerns over neighbouring Russia and a cost of living crisis.
## 1.5 million eligible voters
Some 1.5 million people are eligible to cast ballots in Latvia's 11th parliamentary election since gaining independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.
## 100 seats for 14 parties
The poll will see 14 parties run for 100 seats in the Saeima using a proportional system.
## Partial results expected Saturday evening
Partial results are expected on Saturday evening, with preliminary official results due on Sunday.
## Key takeaway

Latvia's centrist United List party is projected to win 35.6% of votes in parliamentary election, with Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs refusing to cooperate with pro-Russian parties.