Latvian Political Monitor

LIVE TEXT ⟩ Half the votes have been counted, the "United List" is still in the lead.

“In the decisions made over the previous years, I saw that the values that are very important are being threatened,” Krista Burāne said in the #IzvēliesLatvijasNākotni election night broadcast, answering a question about her decision to join the party “Progresīvie”. #Vēlēšanas2026 https://t.co/JA6SgON7jX

The politician emphasized that the exit poll data cannot yet be considered final election results, but they show a positive trend for AS. In his view, the voters' ballot confirms an understanding that the country needs change. The politician expressed the opinion that the previous approach is no longer sustainable and the next government will also have to make unpopular decisions https://t.co/NV4Yv1ze6z

Chulkova is confident that 'Stabilitātei!' will enter the Saeima

Results of the voter poll (exit poll) indicate a public demand for significant changes in state administration, and the next government should be formed only with those political forces that are ready to support difficult decisions and spending cuts, Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs from the United List told LETA.

PHOTO AND VIDEO ⟩ 'Kulbergs alone may not manage.' Inside look at the United List's election night event

Vējonis: forming the next coalition will be a difficult task for the United List. Priority — current partners, but likely without ZZS

Kariņš on the preliminary results of 'New Unity': they are crushing

“The inheritance we have received is challenging. And communicating with colleagues on a daily basis, we understand how many problems – in almost every field my colleagues work in. It will indeed be a very large task in the coming years,” said Viktorija Prituļaka (AS) on the #ChooseLatviaNations election night broadcast. #Elections2026

ZZS 3.7% and still hopes for salvation, Krauze believes that competitors 'contributed' to the results https://t.co/o5qIGvdCnm

PHOTO: ZZS celebrates election night

PHOTO AND VIDEO ⟩ 'Sovereign Power'/'Union of Young Latvians' await election results

PHOTOS AND VIDEOS ⟩ 'Sovereign Power'/'Association of Young Latvians' await election results

LU professor Jānis Ikstens: This is Kulberg's star hour

PHOTO: ZZS celebrates election night at Benjamiņa House https://t.co/0K3ZNSnqTP

Who did they vote for in the Saeima elections in Japan and the UAE?

Vējonis: Forming the next coalition in AS will be a difficult task

Yulia Stepanenko: we are already eager to get to work (3)