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An increase in those who leave office

Statistical news from Statistics Sweden 2016-12-19 9.30

The number of those who leave politics has increased midway through the current term of office. The largest increase was among elected candidates to the county council. On the other hand, fewer candidates below 30 years of age elected to the municipal council leave office after two years.

Over time, there is an increase in elected candidates who leave during the term of office, irrespective of whether they are elected to the Riksdag, county council or municipal council.

Those elected in 2006, 2010 and 2014 who leave during the term of office within two years, in percent (%)

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