United List Submits Candidate Lists for the 15th Saeima Elections
On Friday, July 3, the political alliance 'United List' submitted its candidate lists for all five electoral districts to the Central Election Commission, along with its election platform. The Rīga list is led by Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs, while other districts are headed by ministers and experienced politicians.
On Friday, July 3, the political alliance 'United List' (AS) officially submitted its candidate lists and election platform to the Central Election Commission for the upcoming 15th Saeima elections. The lists were filed for all five electoral districts: Rīga, Vidzeme, Zemgale, Kurzeme, and Latgale.
In the Rīga district, the list is led by Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs. He is followed by Ādaži municipality deputy Karīna Miķelsone, Saeima deputy Ingmārs Līdaka, tourism and hospitality expert Jānis Jenzis, and Latvian Red Cross President Līga Meņģelsone.
In Vidzeme, the top candidate is Justice Minister Edvards Smiltēns, joined by Saeima deputies Raimonds Bergmanis, Aiva Vīksna, Česlavs Batņa, and Andrejs Svilāns.
The Zemgale district list is headed by Minister of Smart Administration and Regional Development Edgars Tavars, followed by Saeima deputy Inga Priede, cardiologist Andris Skride, and Dobele municipality deputies Andrejs Spridzāns and Andris Podvinskis.
In Kurzeme, Finance Minister Māris Kučinskis leads the list, which includes Saeima deputies Linda Matisone, Edgars Putra, Raivis Kalējs, and Talsi municipality deputy Ainis Stūrmanis.
In Latgale, Saeima deputy Juris Viļums tops the list, followed by former President Raimonds Vējonis, Rēzekne city council deputy Ināra Groce, Balvi municipality deputy Sandra Kindzule, and head of the Southern Latgale NGO Center Oskars Zuģickis.
The AS election platform focuses on ten priorities, including Latvian security and a strong economy, order in state finances and governance, regional and infrastructure development, accessible healthcare, an understandable education system, a clear foreign policy course, support for families, and rational energy and environmental policies.
The party stated that the candidate lists include people from nearly all Latvian regions and cities, with experience in municipal and parliamentary work, as well as professionals from various fields—doctors, education and culture workers, economists, and entrepreneurs. Alongside experienced politicians, candidates include those participating in politics for the first time.
