https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/latvians-vote-in-election-in-shadow-of-drone-incursions-and-war-in-ukraineContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/latvians-vote-in-election-in-shadow-of-drone-incursions-and-war-in-ukrainehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/latvians-vote-in-election-in-shadow-of-drone-incursions-and-war-in-ukraine#u103863Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:25:50 +0000Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs and his centrist United List party won the October 3 parliamentary election by an unexpectedly wide margin. Partial results with 88% of ballots counted place the pro-Ukraine party at 36.6%. Kulbergs is now on track to lead a pro-Ukraine coalition and has pledged to maintain a hard line toward Moscow. Despite the victory, political fragmentation may complicate the process of forming a government, while populist parties also saw gains.Why it mattersThe election took place amid drone incursions and the ongoing war in Ukraine. Voters faced a perceived threat from Rus