Latest Opinion Poll for the Lithuanian Election (Spinter tyrimai, April 28, 2022)

April 20, 2022 - April 28, 2022

1007 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 33.3% of the parliamentary seats.

Who is leading in the latest poll from Spinter tyrimai?

In the latest opinion poll for the Lithuanian election, conducted by Spinter tyrimai on April 28, 2022, TS-LKD leads with 20.1%. Trailing are DSVL: 14.8%, LSDP: 13.9%, LVŽS: 10.2%, LRLS: 9.3%, Laisvės: 6.5%, LT: 6.4% and DP: 6.1%. Other parties secure 12.7% of the votes.

Quality Check: How Reliable is the Spinter tyrimai Projection?

Potential Majorities and Coalition Scenarios

Electoral Threshold

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

TS-LKD + DSVL + LSDP
Centre
56.7%
TS-LKD + LVŽS + DP + Laisvės + LT
Centre
56.0%
DSVL + LSDP + LVŽS + LRLS
Centre
55.3%
TS-LKD + LRLS + DP + Laisvės + LT
Centre-Left
55.3%
TS-LKD + DSVL + DP + Laisvės
Centre
54.6%
TS-LKD + DSVL + Laisvės + LT
Centre
54.6%
TS-LKD + DSVL + DP + LT
Centre
54.6%
DSVL + LSDP + DP + Laisvės + LT
Centre
54.6%

Projected Parliamentary Composition (Source: Spinter tyrimai)

According to Spinter tyrimai data, 8 parties are projected to surpass the electoral threshold and enter the Lithuanian parliament: TS-LKD with 33 representatives, DSVL with 24 representatives, LSDP with 23 representatives, LVŽS with 16 representatives, LRLS with 15 representatives, Laisvės with 10 representatives, LT with 10 representatives and DP with 10 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.

Data Sources and Methodology

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