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Many voters remain uncertain about their party preference at the end of the electoral term Senaste statistiken If an election had been held in May 2026, 20 percent of respondents would not know which party they would vote for. Fifteen percent of voters do not express sympathy for any party. Voters who support the Sweden Democrats report the highest level of certainty regarding their party choice. 2026-06-18 General elections, results More elderly people and first-time voters are eligible to vote Senaste statistiken The share of those aged 65 and over continues to increase among eligible voters, but the increase is seen only among those who have reached the age of 80. The share of first-time voters is also growing, while the share of voters under the age of 30 is showing a slight decline. 2025-09-15 General elections, results Decreased voter turnout in all but two municipalities Senaste statistiken Voter turnout decreased by three percentage points in the 2022 election to the Riksdag (Swedish parliament). The decrease was greater in municipalities with an already low voter turnout compared to municipalities with a higher turnout. The decline was even greater in the electoral districts with the lowest voter turnout in 2018. 2022-11-21 General elections, results Many voters uncertain as the end of the term of office approaches Senaste statistiken During the 2018–2022 term of office, the voter opinion has at times been calm, sometimes shifting vastly. In May 2022, three months ahead of the Swedish elections, one in five voters do not know which political party they would give their vote to. And even among those who state a party some voters are more or less sure of their choice. 2022-06-20 General elections, results More older people in the 2022 elections Senaste statistiken The number of Swedish citizens registered in the population who are eligible to vote in all elections is expected to increase by about 180 000 people and amount to 7.5 million. Around 1 070 000 among these are 75 years and older, which is 150 000 more than in 2018. The number of foreign citizens, who are entitled to vote in municipal and regional council elections, is also expected to increase. 2021-09-13 General elections, results