Election
Saeima says EP elections must provide voting at any station
Saeima says EP elections must provide voting at any station
On Thursday, May 11, the Saeima supported the amendments to the European Parliament (EP) electoral law, providing that an online voter registry must be used in the elections next year, meaning that the public will be able to vote at any station.
Concerns about election IT systems in Latvia: LTV's De Facto
Concerns about election IT systems in Latvia: LTV's De Facto
Politicians agreed months ago that the Central Election Commission (CVK) could no longer secure elections, so it needs reform. The problems swelled last November when the CVK's work was actually paralyzed by a criminal case regarding the procurement of the IT system development. There is currently no solution to the IT issues, so next European Parliament elections could be quite cumbersome for voters, Latvian Television's De Facto reported on April 30.
Latvians in UK led the democratic way
Latvians in UK led the democratic way
On 1 October 2022, elections to the 14th Saeima (Latvian parliament) were held both in Latvia and abroad. Citizens of Latvia could cast their votes in 81 polling stations in 42 countries worldwide.
Halfway through vote count, New Unity just ahead
Halfway through vote count, New Unity just ahead
More than half of polling stations in Latvia's 14th Saeima elections have declared their provisional results and suggest that an earlier exit poll was broadly accurate, though with some differences.
No major issues in voting process, say authorities
No major issues in voting process, say authorities
No significant problems have been experienced in the conduct of elections and in the work of the information technology (IT) systems needed for them, according to authorities, Latvian Radio reported on October 1.
Latvians voting all over the world
Latvians voting all over the world
Latvian voters have been turning out at 81 overseas voting stations all around the world which are keeping the same voting hours (but according to local time) as in Latvia itself. 
Last-minute decisions will play big role in elections, say experts
Last-minute decisions will play big role in elections, say experts
In the 14th Saeima elections, voters have a broad range of choices among party lists. Experts surveyed by Latvian Radio on October 1 said that last-minute decisions will play a major role in the results, and there are still concerns about very low turnout.
No more pre-election campaigning as of Friday in Latvia
No more pre-election campaigning as of Friday in Latvia
From Friday, September 30, until Saturday, October 1, inclusive, the 'quiet' election period begins when political agitation is banned, the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) told Latvian Radio on Friday.
11,000 citizens already cast their votes Monday
11,000 citizens already cast their votes Monday
On Monday, September 26, over 11,000 voters took the opportunity to vote early before 14th parliamentary elections to be held on Saturday, October 1, according to data from the Central Election Commission (CVK). 
Early voting for Saeima election begins in Latvia
Early voting for Saeima election begins in Latvia
As of Monday, September 26, an early vote can be cast at the Saeima elections. Residents who cannot go to elections on Saturday, which is the official election day, can put their ballot in storage, Latvian Radio reported.
Election in Latvia poorly accessible to disabled people
Election in Latvia poorly accessible to disabled people
The electoral law should be amended to help solve long-standing issues on how to provide information and amenities for the group of voters that includes people with disabilities, said Kristīne Bērziņa, president of the Central Election Commission (CVK), on Latvian Radio on September 23.
LTV's De Facto lists accused and convicted election candidates
LTV's De Facto lists accused and convicted election candidates
The 13th Saeima had quite a few MPs accused, and also convicted, of crimes. Some of the accused members are also on the candidate lists for the 14th Saeima. Latvian Television's broadcast De Facto looked at the cases on September 19.
14th Saeima elections: Can October vote buck the low turnout trend?
14th Saeima elections: Can October vote buck the low turnout trend?
While everyone will focus on how many votes each party gets in the Saeima elections of October 1, almost as important will be the question of how many votes they do not get – how many people stay at home and choose not to exercise their democratic right to decide who governs the country.
Watch English-language election debate
Watch English-language election debate
The Foreign Investors Council in Latvia (FICIL), together with several foreign chambers of commerce, will host an English-language pre-election debate among Prime Minister candidates on September 12 at 10:00, and we have a livestream of the event for you here on LSM.
Saeima Elections 2022: All The Parties (Part 1)
Saeima Elections 2022: All The Parties (Part 1)
Now that all the candidate lists have been submitted and the ballot numbers have been assigned, it's time for a brief overview of the parties contesting Latvia's Saeima elections on October 1.

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