Latvian Association of Regions

Latvian Association of Regions
Latvijas Reģionu apvienība
Leader Nellija Kleinberga
Founded 13 March 2014
Headquarters “Ledus halle”, Piņķi, Babītes pag., Babītes novads, LV-2107
Ideology Regionalism[1]
Political position Centre[1][2][3]
European affiliation none
International affiliation none
Colours Maroon, Navy Blue
Saeima
0 / 100
European Parliament
0 / 8
Website
latvijasregionuapvieniba.lv

The Latvian Association of Regions (Latvian: Latvijas Reģionu apvienība) is a centrist[1][2][3] political alliance in Latvia. It was founded on 13 March 2014 and is headed by Nellija Kleinberga. It won 8 seats in the Saeima at the 2014 parliamentary election.[4] The LRA contested the elections as a political alliance of several smaller and regionalist parties including the Regional Alliance, the LSDSP, the Christian Democratic Union and the Vidzeme Party. The first leader of the alliance was Mārtiņš Bondars until stepping down and leaving the alliance in 2017.[5][6] In the lead up to the 2018 elections, the LSDSP and the Christian Democrats left the alliance.

Election results

Parliament (Saeima)

Election year # of
overall votes		 % of
overall vote		 # of
overall seats won		 +/– Government
2014 60,812 6.6
8 / 100
 New in opposition
2018 35,018 4.15
0 / 100
 Decrease 8 in opposition

European Parliament

Election year # of
overall votes		 % of
overall vote		 # of
overall seats won		 +/–
2014 11,035 2.5 (#3)
0 / 8

References

  1. 1 2 3 Nordsieck, Wolfram (2014). "Latvia". Parties and Elections in Europe. Retrieved 21 May 2018.
  2. 1 2 University College London (8 October 2014). "Latvia's elections: Can there be harmony without Harmony?". UCL SSEES Research Blog. University College London. Retrieved 21 February 2017.
  3. 1 2 http://latvijasregionuapvieniba.lv/par-mums/
  4. ↑ http://sv2014.cvk.lv/index_rez.html?lang=1
  5. ↑ "Leading politician quits Regional Alliance". LSM.lv. December 18, 2017. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
  6. ↑ Kaža, Juris (14 August 2018). "Who is who in upcoming Latvian parliamentary elections". Re:Baltica. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
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