Latvia’s governing party wins parliamentary election with wide margin
Latvia's centrist United List party has won a decisive victory in the parliamentary elections, maintaining a pro-Ukraine stance. The results indicate a continued commitment to high defense spending and NATO alignment despite gains by smaller pro-Russian parties.
Why it matters
The election outcome reinforces Latvia's geopolitical position as a firm ally of Ukraine and a key NATO member on the border with Russia.
Nearly 800,000 Latvians vote with turnout at 51.8 percent.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Election district officials open a ballot box during the general election in Riga, Latvia, on October 3, 2026 [Ints Kalnins/Reuters] By Al Jazeera Staff , AFP and Reuters Published On 3 Oct 2026 3 Oct 2026 Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs’s centrist, pro-Ukraine United List party has won parliamentary elections by a wide margin.
With 97 percent of the ballots counted, Central Election Commission data showed on Sunday that United List had 35.3 percent of the votes, enough for 42 seats in the 100-seat parliament.
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