Voting participation in Latvia exceeds 10% during the fourth day of the election
Latvia Sees Significant Increase in Municipal Election Turnout
The 2025 Latvian municipal elections have seen a notable surge in voter participation, with a nationwide turnout of 47%, according to data as of June 7. This marks a significant improvement from the 34% turnout recorded in the 2021 elections [1].
The inclusion of the capital city Riga, which was excluded in the previous elections, is believed to have contributed to the higher turnout due to Riga’s large population and economic significance.
While specific municipal data for regions with the absolute highest or lowest turnout in Latvia for 2025 is not available, the 2021 election saw lower participation, particularly in rural areas. This was partly attributed to administrative-territorial reforms that may have weakened residents' connection to elected representatives [1]. As such, rural areas in 2025 might still exhibit relatively lower turnout compared to urban centers like Riga.
As of the current data, the highest turnout has been recorded in Valka municipality, with 13.7% of voters participating. Saulkrasti follows closely behind with 13.04%, and Ādaži municipality comes in third with 12.91% [1]. On the other hand, the lowest turnout has been observed in Rēzekne municipality, with 6.49% of voters participating. Kuldīga municipality has a turnout of 7.05%, while Zemgale and Kurzeme regions report turnouts of 8.56% and 8.17% respectively [1]. The turnout in Vidzeme is 10.49%, and Latgale stands at 8.93% [1].
In Riga, the turnout stands at 12.18% [1]. It is important to note that polling station opening hours vary during the advance voting period, and early voting will take place every day until the actual election day, which falls on Saturday [1]. On Friday, 6 June, voting will be possible from 12 to 3 p.m. during the advance voting period [1].
A total of 1,377,183 residents are eligible to vote this year [1]. The elections are a crucial step in shaping the future of Latvia’s municipalities, and it is encouraging to see an increase in voter participation.
[1] Source: Latvian Central Election Commission
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