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How elections work in Boden
Learn how elections in Boden are organized, who can vote, and how local representatives are chosen.
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Please note that all forms, digital applications (e-services) and some linked websites are currently in Swedish. Contact Citizen Service if you need help in English.
Who do we elect?
Boden is governed by the Municipal Council, which is the municipality’s highest decision-making body. It has 49 elected members. Local elections are held every four years. At the same time, citizens also vote in national parliamentary and regional elections. Elections to the European Parliament take place every five years.
Who can vote?
To vote, you must be at least 18 years old on election day. You must also be registered as living in Sweden at least thirty days before the election.
How are elections organized?
The National Election Authority
Responsible for planning and managing all elections in Sweden. The authority prepares the voter register and sends out voting cards.
The Local Election Committee
In Boden, the Election Committee arranges the local voting process. It makes sure there are polling stations, election staff, and clear information for voters. You can contact the municipal office if you need a new voting card or information about where to vote.
Election officials
Election officials work in the polling stations on election day. They receive votes, carry out the preliminary count, and report the results to the County Administrative Board. The municipality recruits election officials before each election.
Referendums and citizens’ initiatives
- Local referendum: Can be proposed by elected representatives or raised as part of a municipal issue.
- Citizens’ initiative: If at least ten percent of eligible voters in Boden sign a petition (with their personal details), the Municipal Council must consider the proposal. The council then decides whether a local referendum will be held.
How representatives are elected
Sweden uses a proportional electoral system. This means seats in the council are distributed in proportion to how many votes each party receives.
To win a seat in Boden’s council, a party must get at least two percent of the local votes. For the regional council, the threshold is three percent. For the national parliament, the threshold is four percent.
When voting, you choose a party and can also give a personal vote by marking one candidate who has agreed to be nominated. Ballot papers are printed by the political parties and list the candidates’ names and basic information such as age or place of residence.
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Contact
The Election Committee Office
E-mail: valnamnd@boden.se
Phone: +46 921 620 00