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Latvia Polls: 'United List' and 'Sovereign Power' Emerge as Frontrunners
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Latvia Polls: 'United List' and 'Sovereign Power' Emerge as Frontrunners

From Delfi Latvia · () Latvian

Translated from Latvian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • New opinion polls show a rise in popularity for the "United List" and "Sovereign Power/New Latvians" parties in Latvia.
  • If elections were held now, five parties would enter the Saeima (parliament), with a significant portion of voters undecided.
  • The Green and Farmers Union (ZZS) has seen a notable decline in support, attributed to the "leader phenomenon" and competition from the "United List."

Latvia's political landscape is showing shifts in voter preference, with recent opinion polls indicating a surge in popularity for the "United List" and "Sovereign Power/New Latvians" parties. According to the latest SKDS party ratings, commissioned by "Delfi" and LSM, if elections were held today, five political lists would secure seats in the Saeima (parliament). However, a substantial one-third of respondents remain undecided or plan not to participate in the elections.

The survey, conducted in July, reveals the "United List," represented by Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs, as the leading political force with 12.2% support. "Sovereign Power/New Latvians" follows closely with 11.4%, and "Latvia First" (LPV) holds 10%. The "Progressives" have garnered 9% support, the National Alliance (NA) 5.5%, and "New Unity" (JV) 4.3%. Notably, the support for the currently governing Green and Farmers Union (ZZS) has fallen to 2.9%.

ZZS is the first major victim of the United List at this moment.

โ€” Arnis Kaktiล†ลกThe head of SKDS commented on the declining support for the Green and Farmers Union in the latest opinion polls.

SKDS head Arnis Kaktiล†ลก commented on the ZZS's decline, suggesting it is the "first major victim" of the "United List," attributing it to a "leader phenomenon." He noted that voters hope for change, and in this pairing, Kulbergs has proven stronger than the ZZS's candidate, Economy Minister Viktors Valainis. The party "We Change Events," led by director Alvis Hermanis, has a voter support of 2.4%.

Comparing these figures to a June SKDS poll, the "United List" saw its support grow from 9.8% to 12.2%, while "Sovereign Power/New Latvians" increased from 8.6% to 11.4%, and LPV from 9.8% to 10%. The "Progressives" also saw a rise from 8.4% to 9%, and JV from 4.2% to 4.3%. The NA's support remained stable at 5.5%. Both the ZZS and "We Change Events" experienced a drop in support. The survey involved 1,205 permanent residents of Latvia aged 18 to 75 from July 10-15. The 15th Saeima elections are scheduled for Saturday, October 3rd.

Voters have hope for change, and in this pairing, Kulbergs has proven stronger.

โ€” Arnis Kaktiล†ลกArnis Kaktiล†ลก explained the perceived reasons behind the shift in voter preference between political leaders.
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Originally published by Delfi Latvia in Latvian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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