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Latvian prime minister's party leads parliamentary exit polls
Exit polling shows United List ahead with 35.6 percent as populist Latvia First finishes second
The short version
- Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs' United List took a comfortable lead in Saturday's parliamentary elections with an estimated 35.6% of the vote, according to exit polls.[Deutsche Welle]
- The populist Latvia First party placed second with 11.3%, while Sovereign Power took fourth place with 10.8%.[France 24 · Deutsche Welle]
- Kulbergs stated he will not cooperate with pro-Russian parties and ruled out entering a coalition with Latvia First.[Deutsche Welle]
Key facts
- Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs' United List party led exit polls with 35.6% of the vote.[France 24 · Deutsche Welle]
- The populist Latvia First party captured second place in exit polls with 11.3% of the vote.[France 24 · Deutsche Welle]
- Kulbergs announced he will refuse to govern alongside pro-Russian parties and explicitly excluded Latvia First from coalition talks.[Deutsche Welle]
- Sovereign Power placed fourth according to exit polls with 10.8% of the vote.[France 24]
What remains uncertain
- The figures stem from exit polls rather than certified official vote tallies.[France 24 · Deutsche Welle]
Sources
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.
- Latvia: Ruling party leads in exit polls amid populist gainsDeutsche Welle
- Latvia exit polls put PM's pro-Ukraine party ahead but coalition partners stumbleFrance 24
- Latvia election: Pro-Ukraine PM Kulbergs set to retain power after historic victory for his United List partyDeutsche Welle
- Pro-Ukraine governing coalition wins 35% in Latvian electionABC News - International
- Pro-Ukraine governing coalition wins 35% in Latvian electionAssociated Press