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.