Latvia's Ruling Party Wins Parliamentary Election

Latvia held a parliamentary election in October 2026. Exit polls put Prime Minister Kulbergs' United List ahead, and the party went on to win the vote. The election took place against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine, with fears of Russian hybrid attacks and the concerns of Latvia's Russian-speaking residents shaping the campaign. A populist party gained momentum in the results, while the ruling party's coalition partners lost ground.