Only 0.8% of eligible Russian citizens in Latvia voted in Russia's Duma election
Latvia's State Police report that just 290 Russian citizens cast ballots in Riga during Russia's State Duma election — only 0.8% of all Russian citizens in Latvia eligible to vote.
Only 290 Russian citizens took part in Russia's State Duma election proceedings held in Riga, according to figures released by Latvia's State Police.
That turnout represents just 0.8% of all Russian citizens registered in Latvia who were eligible to vote in the election. In other words, the overwhelming majority of eligible Russian citizens residing in Latvia chose not to cast a ballot.
The State Police shared the figures as part of information on how the Russian election process unfolded on Latvian territory. The source report did not specify further details about the exact locations or conditions under which the voting took place.
The low participation rate — under one percent of potential voters — stands out against the overall number of Russian citizens living in Latvia, suggesting that the vast majority opted not to take part in the vote at all.
