Latvia publishes satirical advice for voters ahead of Saeima elections — LSM English
In Latvia, ahead of the Saeima elections due to take place on October 3, 2026, LSM English published a satirical article on ways to choose a party. The publication pokes fun at political tests and questionnaires that offer voters the chance to answer questions and receive a voting recommendation.
The author notes that such tools present party promises without assessing how political forces fulfilled their previous commitments. The article also draws attention to the possibility of a false choice between two positions when the options do not account for a combination of different approaches.
Ironical ways of choosing
Among the humorous options, the author names the “enemy of my enemy” principle: voters are invited to identify the party they disapprove of most and then support its opponent. Another method is to assess a candidate through everyday situations: whether one would invite them to dinner or trust them to look after a home or a dog.
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Another option is intended for those who value entertainment above all else. In that case, readers are advised to choose a party based on the potential number of scandals, diplomatic incidents, resignations, and major projects that go beyond budget and schedule.
Bingo and the usual choice
The author also suggests turning election debates into a game of bingo by writing common words and clichés on cards, including “priorities,” “bureaucracy,” “GDP,” “green,” “artificial intelligence,” and “red line.” Under the humorous rule, whoever first shouts “bingo” receives the votes of the entire bloc.
The final method described involves taking many political tests, watching debates, and speaking with campaign representatives, but ultimately voting on election day for the party a person supported previously. At the end of the article, readers are urged to vote unless they consider non-participation in elections to be a politically important position.
