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1995 Latvian parliamentary election
Parliamentary election held in Latvia
Parliamentary election held in Latvia
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| election_name | 1995 Latvian parliamentary election |
| country | Latvia |
| ongoing | no |
| previous_election | 1993 |
| next_election | 1998 |
| seats_for_election | All 100 seats in the Saeima |
| majority_seats | 51 |
| turnout | 72.65% (18.53 pp) |
| election_date | 30 September – 1 October 1995 |
| leader1 | Ziedonis Čevers |
| party1 | DPS |
| last_election1 | New |
| seats1 | 18 |
| percentage1 | 15.22 |
| leader3 | Māris Gailis |
| party3 | LC |
| last_election3 | 36 |
| seats3 | 17 |
| percentage3 | 14.71 |
| leader2 | Joachim Siegerist |
| party2 | TKL |
| color2 | |
| last_election2 | New |
| seats2 | 16 |
| percentage2 | 14.97 |
| leader4 | Guntars Krasts |
| party4 | TB |
| last_election4 | 6 |
| seats4 | 14 |
| percentage4 | 11.99 |
| leader5 | Alberts Kauls |
| party5 | LVP |
| last_election5 | 0 |
| seats5 | 8 |
| percentage5 | 7.18 |
| leader6 | Jānis Kinna |
| party6 | LZS-LKDS-LDP |
| last_election6 | 18 |
| seats6 | 8 |
| percentage6 | 6.36 |
| leader7 | Aleksandrs Kiršteins |
| party7 | NKP-ZP |
| last_election7 | 15 |
| seats7 | 6 |
| percentage7 | 6.35 |
| leader9 | Jānis Jurkāns |
| party9 | TSP |
| last_election9 | 13 |
| seats9 | 6 |
| percentage9 | 5.58 |
| leader8 | Filips Stroganovs |
| party8 | LSP |
| last_election8 | New |
| seats8 | 5 |
| percentage8 | 5.61 |
| map | Vēlētāju Karte (1995).svg |
| map_caption | Results by district |
| title | Prime Minister |
| before_election | Māris Gailis |
| before_party | Latvian Way |
| after_election | Andris Šķēle |
| after_party | Independent politician |
Parliamentary elections were held in Latvia on 30 September and 1 October 1995. The Democratic Party "Saimnieks" emerged as the largest party in the Saeima, winning 18 of the 100 seats.
Results
Aftermath
Both parties of government, Latvian Way and Latvian Farmers' Union were punished by the voters, losing a substantial number of seats. With no party able to form a working majority, a new government was formed led by independent Andris Šķēle.
References
References
- [[Dieter Nohlen]] & Philip Stöver (2010) ''Elections in Europe: A data handbook'', p1122 {{ISBN. 978-3-8329-5609-7
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