Riga, October 05 (QNA) - Latvia's ruling United List alliance, led by Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs, secured a historic victory in Saturday's parliamentary election, winning the largest number of seats by a single political force since the country restored its independence in 1991.
With virtually all ballots counted, the United List won 35.3% of the vote and secured 42 of the 100 seats in the Saeima, Latvia's unicameral parliament, according to election results. The result surpasses the previous post-independence record of 36 seats won by the Latvian Way in 1993.
Kulbergs thanked voters for their strong support in a video message posted on X, saying he would carry out the responsibility entrusted to him with the utmost seriousness and full commitment.
Voter turnout stood at 51.8%, the lowest recorded in a Latvian parliamentary election since the restoration of independence, according to election authorities.
Latvia First finished second with 17 seats, followed by Sovereign Power/Union of Young Latvians with 15 seats. The National Alliance and the Progressives each won 10 seats, while New Unity secured seven. (QNA)