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Early voting

You can vote early anywhere in Sweden from 26 August 2026 up to and including Election Day on 13 September. If you are unable to vote at your designated polling station on Election Day, you may also vote at an early voting location on that day.

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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.

When you can vote early

Early voting for the 2026 elections begins on 26 August. You can vote at any early voting location in Sweden. If you are unable to vote at your polling station on Election Day, you may also vote at an early voting location on that day.

You must bring valid identification, such as an ID card, driving licence or passport. If you do not have identification, another person with valid ID can confirm your identity.

Where to vote early in Boden

Town Hall

Municipal Executive Board Chamber
Hellgrensgatan 3

Open daily from 26 August to 13 September.

Monday–Friday: 09:00–19:00
Saturday–Sunday: 11:00–14:00
Election Day, 13 September: 08:00–20:00

Other locations

Early voting is also available on selected days at the following locations:

  • Monday, 31 August, 12:00–18:00 – Unbyn Service Point
  • Tuesday, 1 September, 12:00–18:00 – Gunnarsbyn Service Point
  • Wednesday, 2 September, 12:00–18:00 – Harads Service Point
  • Thursday, 3 September, 14:00–18:00 – Skogså Preschool
  • Monday, 7 September, 14:00–18:00 – Bredåker Village Hall
  • Tuesday, 8 September, 14:00–18:00 – Olympia, Heden
  • Thursday, 10 September, 14:00–18:00 – Brönjaskolan, Sävast

How to vote early in the elections to the Riksdag, Regional Council and Municipal Council

Follow these steps to vote early.

Ballot papers are displayed in a screened-off area.

Take one ballot paper for each election:

  • Yellow ballot paper for the parliamentary election
  • Blue ballot paper for the regional election
  • White ballot paper for the municipal election

If you cannot find your party's ballot papers, you may use a blank ballot paper. Write the party name on the ballot paper and, if you wish, the name of the candidate you want to cast a personal vote for.

After selecting your ballot papers, an election official will give you a ballot envelope for each selection. They may also be available for you to take yourself.

You must be alone while preparing your votes so that no one can see or influence how you vote.

If you need assistance, an election official may accompany you behind the voting screen. Election officials are bound by confidentiality and may not disclose how you voted.

You may also bring another person to assist you, but an election official must always be present.

If you wish to cast a personal vote, you may:

  • Tick the candidate's name on the ballot paper, or
  • Write the candidate's name on a ballot paper containing only the party name, or
  • Write both the party name and the candidate's name on a blank ballot paper.

You may only vote for one candidate per election and ballot paper.

If you only want to vote for a party:

  • Do not mark any candidate on the ballot paper, or
  • Use a ballot paper containing only the party name, or
  • Write only the party name on a blank ballot paper.

Place each ballot paper in a separate ballot envelope. Make sure there is only one ballot paper in each envelope.

Seal the envelopes by folding down the flap or closing them as instructed.

Give your sealed ballot envelopes to the election official and present your identification.

You can identify yourself by:

  • Presenting an ID document (ID card, driving licence or passport)
  • Being personally known to the election official
  • Having another person aged 18 or over confirm your identity. That person must show valid identification.

An election official will check your identity and examine your ballot envelopes.

Get Help with voting

Ask an election official for assistance

If you have a disability or similar need, you can ask an election official for assistance at the polling station. Election officials are bound by confidentiality and may not disclose how you voted.

Vote by messenger

If you are unable to get to a polling station, you may vote by messenger External link.. To do so, you need a proxy voter, a witness and voting-by-proxy materials. Both the proxy voter and the witness must be at least 18 years old.

Vote-by-messenger materials are available at advance voting locations and polling stations, or can be ordered from val.se External link. from 3 August onwards.

Mobile polling service

If you are unable to get to a voting location and cannot vote by messenger, you can book a mobile polling team External link. to receive your vote wherever you are.

To book a mobile voting team, contact Citizen Service on +46 921 620 00.

Available times

  • Wednesday, 26 August, 12:00–16:00
  • Tuesday, 1 September, 09:00–14:00
  • Friday, 4 September, 13:00–16:00
  • Monday, 7 September, 09:00–14:00
  • Election Day, 13 September, 08:00–16:00

Frequently asked questions

Here you can find answers to frequently asked questions about when and where you can vote early, how to get assistance with early voting if you need it, and who is eligible to vote.

Early voting for the 2026 elections begins on 26 August. You can vote at any early voting location in Sweden.

Early voting in Boden

Early voting in other locations in Sweden External link.

You must bring valid identification, such as an ID card, driving licence or passport. If you do not have identification, another person with valid ID can confirm your identity.

You do not need to bring your polling card when voting early or on Election Day. You only need to present identification. Your polling card contains information about your assigned polling station.

Your vote is sent to your polling station, where your ballot envelopes are placed in the ballot box together with all other ballot envelopes. This preserves the secrecy of your vote. The votes are counted after the polling station closes on Election Day.

Yes. You may vote again at your polling station on Election Day.

Yes. Election officials can assist you at the voting location.

If you are unable to get to a polling station, you may be able to vote from home.

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Citizen Service

E-mail: kommunen@boden.se

Phone: +46 921 620 00