United List sets record with 42 seats in Latvia’s parliament

The United List, represented by Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs, has won a record number of seats for a single political force in Latvia’s parliament, LSM reported.

With 99.4% of votes counted, the party had about 35% of voter support and was projected to win at least 40 seats. The provisional results showed it with 42 seats.

The previous record was held by Latvijas ceļš, which won 36 seats in 1993. The Latvian Social Democratic Workers’ Party won 32 seats in 1925.