Saeima

Latvia's Central Election Commission has begun publishing partial results from the 2026 parliamentary elections, with only about 4% of votes counted and turnout reported at 51.6%. Early figures shared online suggest pro-EU parties taking a combined share well ahead of right-wing blocs, with several parties near or above the 5% threshold needed to enter the Saeima. Full results remain pending.

Latvia is holding parliamentary elections today with German Eurofighter jets patrolling its airspace after Riga requested four aircraft to help guard the vote. Latvia borders Russia and Belarus and spends nearly 5% of GDP on defense. Fourteen parties are competing, with only about seven expected to clear the threshold for seats in the Saeima.

Exit polling for Latvia's 2022-style parliamentary elections reported by Latvian public media suggests six political forces could clear the 5% threshold needed to enter the Saeima, with the United List (Apvienotais saraksts) commanding the largest share of support. The projection has drawn attention across European political circles as observers weigh the shape of the next governing coalition in Riga.

Latvia's Central Election Commission has released partial results of the 2026 Saeima parliamentary elections, with around 5% of ballots counted and turnout at 51.6%. Early numbers point to a strong showing for pro-EU parties, with right-leaning and centre-right blocs also polling above the 5% threshold needed to enter parliament. Final seat allocation remains uncertain until all votes are tallied.