Jānis Zviedris

Jānis Zviedris is the newly appointed Chairman of the Central Election Commission (CVC) of Latvia, officially starting his role on July 30, 2023. He was elected by the Saeima on June 19, 2023, following the resignation of his predecessor, Kristīne Saulīte. With a focus on enhancing public trust in the electoral process, particularly among local election commission leaders, Zviedris aims to make the election process more transparent and comprehensible. His leadership is seen as crucial for ensuring well-organized elections, which are vital for the stability of Latvian democracy and public confidence in government.