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Curious about the upcoming election in Latvia’s capital? The ballot positions for the Riga municipal election have been decided,and we have the official order! This article gives insight to the key players and candidate numbers for the critically important Riga municipal election,and why this data matters for voters.
Riga Municipal Election Ballot Positions Determined by Lottery
Ballot Order Set for June Elections
Riga,Latvia – The lineup for the upcoming municipal elections in Riga has been officially determined. A lottery was held today at Town Hall to assign ballot positions to the 16 participating political lists. This process is standard practice to ensure fairness and openness in the electoral process, giving each party an equal chance to attract voters.
key Parties and Their Positions
The lottery results have significant implications for the visibility and potential success of each party. Here’s a breakdown of the ballot order:
- 1st: [Party Name – Data Not Provided]
- 2nd: Harmony
- 3rd: Self-Esteem, People.Land.
- 4th: Latvian Socialist Party
- 5th: Latvian Revival Party
- 6th: New Unity (represented by Riga Mayor and Vice-Mayor Linda Ozola)
- 7th: Center Party
- 8th: Progressive (currently in opposition in the Riga city Council)
- 9th: Latvia in the First Place
- 10th: Latvian Development (part of the Riga City Council coalition)
- 11th: New Conservative Party
- 12th: Sovereign Power and jaunlatvians
- 13th: National Union (represented by Vice Mayor Edward ratnieks)
- 14th: Combined List
- 15th: Platform 21
- 16th: Stability!
Candidate Numbers and Election Dynamics
A total of 743 candidates from the 16 lists are vying for positions in the Riga City Council. This translates to approximately 12.4 candidates competing for each available seat, highlighting the competitive nature of this election.
Broader Electoral Context
Across all municipalities in Latvia, 340 political lists have been submitted for the upcoming elections, scheduled for early June. This indicates a high level of political engagement and a diverse range of options for voters.
