TVNET Commentary: Voters in October Elections Will Have to Choose the Lesser Risk, Not the Best Offer

A commentary published by TVNET warns that the autumn parliamentary elections, scheduled for October 3, will pose a difficult challenge for voters. The author argues that people will have to opt for the lesser risk rather than the best political offer. The main reason is that in Latvian politics, parties often face insufficient consequences for mistakes and scandals, so accountability shifts to the voter. A seat in the Saeima is granted not by the 'system' but by the voter's ballot.

The commentary emphasizes that if politicians lack shame, voters have no obligation to cast their ballot. It notes that the external signs of democracy will be present: known candidate lists, visible promises, posters, and noise across platforms such as TV, TikTok, YouTube, and X. However, the formal framework does not make the choice easier. The author urges voters to seek out politicians who still possess a sense of shame and to withhold their vote from those who do not.