Latest Opinion Poll for the Lithuanian Election (Spinter tyrimai, January 29, 2022)

January 17, 2022 - January 29, 2022

1010 respondents

Next General election in Lithuania: 2028

The next General election in Lithuania is expected in 2028.

Lithuania's Incumbent Government Lacks Majority

Based on the Spinter tyrimai projection, the incumbent governing parties would currently secure 30.5% of the parliamentary seats.

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Quality Check: How Reliable is the Spinter tyrimai Projection?

63

PolitPro Score

Spinter tyrimai achieved a PolitPro Score of 63 out of 100.

1.7

Election Accuracy

On average, Spinter tyrimai's figures deviate by 1.7 percentage points between their final pre-election polls and actual election results.

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Potential Majorities and Coalition Scenarios

141
Majority requires 71 seats

Electoral Threshold

The electoral threshold for the election in Lithuania is 5%.

TS-LKD + LSDP + LVŽS + LRLS
Centre
61.0%
TS-LKD + LSDP + LVŽS + DP
Centre-Right
59.6%
TS-LKD + LSDP + LVŽS + Laisvės
Centre
58.9%
TS-LKD + LSDP + LRLS + DP
Centre
58.2%
TS-LKD + LSDP + LRLS + Laisvės
Centre-Left
57.4%
TS-LKD + DSVL + LVŽS + LRLS
Centre
57.4%
DSVL + LVŽS + LRLS + DP + Laisvės
Centre
56.7%
TS-LKD + LSDP + DP + Laisvės
Centre
56.0%

Projected Parliamentary Composition (Source: Spinter tyrimai)

According to :institute data, 8 parties are projected to surpass the electoral threshold and enter the Lithuanian parliament: TS-LKD with 28 representatives, LSDP with 24 representatives, DSVL with 19 representatives, LVŽS with 18 representatives, LRLS with 16 representatives, DP with 14 representatives, Laisvės with 13 representatives and LT with 9 representatives.

The Electoral System in Lithuania

Lithuania's Parliament, the Seimas, comprises 141 members elected for a four-year term under a mixed-member electoral system. Seventy-one members are chosen in single-member constituencies via a majoritarian system, often requiring two rounds if no candidate secures an absolute majority in the first. The remaining 70 seats are allocated through proportional representation from national party lists. This hybrid system aims to ensure both strong local representation and a proportional reflection of the nation's political currents.

Electoral Thresholds

To enter the Seimas via the national party list, individual parties in Lithuania must clear a 5% electoral threshold. For electoral alliances and coalitions, this hurdle stands at 7%. Parties failing to meet these quotas can still secure parliamentary representation if their candidates win a direct mandate in one of the 71 single-member constituencies. This rule consolidates the national party landscape while allowing space for locally entrenched figures and regional interest representatives.

Government Formation and Traditions

Forming a government in Lithuania requires a Seimas majority to elect the Prime Minister and approve the government's program. Given that the mixed electoral system rarely grants any single party an absolute majority, coalition governments are the norm. The President of the Republic plays an active role, nominating a Prime Ministerial candidate after consultations with parliamentary factions. Resulting coalitions often bridge ideological divides, with negotiations typically centering on social security, economic growth, and the geopolitical situation in the Baltics.

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