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Latest Opinion Poll for the Lithuanian Election (Spinter tyrimai, April 28, 2026)

April 18, 2026 - April 28, 2026

1021 respondents

Next General Election for Lithuania's Seimas: 2028

The next General Election for Lithuania's Seimas is expected in 2028.

Lithuania's Incumbent Government Lacks Majority

Based on the Spinter tyrimai projection, the incumbent governing parties would currently secure 36.9% of the parliamentary seats.

Who is leading in the latest poll from Spinter tyrimai?

According to the latest national poll in Lithuania by Spinter tyrimai, TS-LKD leads with 24.8%. Trailing are LVŽS: 13.3%, LRLS: 12.1%, LSDP: 11.9%, Nemuno Aušra: 10.3%, NS: 5.6%, DSVL: 5.2% and Laisvės: 3.4%. Other parties secure 13.4% of the votes.

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Quality Check: How Reliable is the Spinter tyrimai Projection?

49

PolitPro Score

Spinter tyrimai achieved a PolitPro Score of 49 out of 100.

2.4

Election Accuracy

On average, Spinter tyrimai's figures deviate by 2.4 percentage points between their final pre-election polls and actual election results.

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Potential Majorities and Coalition Scenarios

Electoral Threshold

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

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How Does the PolitPro Analysis Work?

Election polls are not predictions; they are snapshots subject to statistical fluctuations. To provide a realistic picture, we daily simulate 100,000 election outcomes based on the PolitPro Election Trend using the 'Monte Carlo method'. In doing so, we factor in typical voter migration patterns and political trends. Our algorithm tests various scenarios – from minor shifts within political camps to unexpected political developments – to determine the true chances of success for parties and coalitions.

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Projected Parliamentary Composition (Source: Spinter tyrimai)

According to Spinter tyrimai data, 7 parties are projected to surpass the electoral threshold and enter the Lithuanian parliament: TS-LKD with 43 representatives, LVŽS with 23 representatives, LRLS with 20 representatives, LSDP with 20 representatives, Nemuno Aušra with 17 representatives, NS with 9 representatives and DSVL 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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