Voter participation reaches 47% in Latvia's local elections
In the local government elections held in Riga, 2025, voter participation exceeded 52%, contributing significantly to the overall national turnout of 47% in Latvia's municipal elections. The methodology for the voter survey was supported by the SKDS research center, in collaboration with Latvian Public Media, the LETA news agency, Riga Technical University, and the same research center.
The survey, however, does not indicate the specific candidates or parties predicted to win in the six cities. The exact dates for when the first results would be expected are not mentioned in the available search results. Typically, first results are announced on election day or shortly after, but the exact timing can vary based on the specific electoral process and announcements from election authorities.
The main voting day of the local government elections passed without technical glitches. Remote voting locations were available in 11 municipalities for those with mobility issues. The first results from smaller polling stations could be expected after midnight.
It is worth noting that the election results will become clear on Sunday. For those interested in tracking the local government election results, the Central Election Commission's website (https://dati.cvk.lv/PV2025/en/) is available.
The survey does not cover the entirety of the local government elections. The specific cities included in the six cities with potential election winners, as suggested by the voter survey, are not specified. The accuracy of these predictions will be clear on Sunday.
A total of 948 polling stations were operational in these elections. The high turnout in Riga, and the robust participation across Latvia, indicate a keen interest in the local government elections, setting a positive tone for the democratic process in the country.
- The survey, supported by the SKDS research center and Latvian Public Media, did not provide specific predictions for the winning candidates or parties in the six cities during the local government elections held in Riga, 2025.
- First results from the local government elections, held on a specified date, are typically announced on election day or shortly after, but the exact timing can vary based on the specific electoral process and announcements from election authorities.
- The voter survey, while not covering the entirety of the local government elections, did suggest potential election winners in the six cities, and the accuracy of these predictions will be clear on Sunday.
