Voting day for local elections takes place in Latvia today
The local elections in Latvia are currently underway, with just four hours of voting remaining as of 4 p.m. The Central Election Commission (CVK) is overseeing the elections, which are taking place across numerous polling stations throughout the country's municipalities.
According to the CVK's official website (https://dati.cvk.lv/PV2025/en/), a total of 948 polling stations are operational during these elections. For those with mobility issues, remote voting locations are available in 11 municipalities.
As of the latest update, 16% of eligible voters had already cast their ballots before the elections began on Saturday. The turnout for the local elections was confirmed to be at 39% by 4 p.m., with four hours of voting still to go.
To be eligible to vote in these local elections, individuals must be Latvian or European Union citizens who are registered as residents in Latvia. The CVK's website will provide the results once the polls have closed for the local elections. Notably, the results will be available in English on the website for the convenience of international observers and the general public.
While systemic issues and technical failures in vote-counting machines have been reported in past elections, the exact details of polling stations and remote voting locations for the 2025 local elections are not yet available. However, it is common for Latvia to organise local elections through numerous polling stations across municipalities, with additional provisions for early or remote voting.
As the local elections in Latvia continue, the CVK will maintain a close eye on the proceedings to ensure a fair and transparent election process. The results, once announced, will provide valuable insights into the political landscape of Latvia at the local level.
- The Central Election Commission (CVK)'s official website indicates that a total of 948 polling stations are operational for the current local elections in Latvia.
- For those with mobility issues, remote voting locations are available in 11 municipalities during the ongoing local elections in Latvia, as per the CVK's official website.
