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How to vote in the election
Learn who can vote, the different ways of voting, and who organizes the election.
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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.
Your Voting Rights
Who can vote?
You have the right to vote if you are at least 18 years old on election day and registered as living in Sweden at least thirty days before the election. Each eligible voter has one vote.
Local, national, and European elections
The Municipal Council (Boden’s highest decision-making body) has 49 members, elected every four years. On the same day, voters also elect members of the national parliament and the regional council. Elections to the European Parliament are held every five years.
How seats are distributed
Sweden uses a proportional electoral system. This means seats are distributed according to how many votes each party receives. A party needs at least two percent of the votes in Boden to enter the Municipal Council, three percent in the Regional Council, and four percent in the national parliament.
Personal vote
When you vote, you choose a party. You may also give a personal vote by marking one candidate on the ballot paper, if the candidate has agreed to be nominated.
Ways to Cast Your Vote
Polling station on election day
On election day, polling stations are open from 08:00 to 20:00 (until 21:00 in European Parliament elections). You cast your vote in privacy behind a voting screen. If you cannot insert the ballot or mark a candidate, an election official may assist you. All assistance is confidential.
Early voting
You can vote early starting 18 days before the election. By law, at least one early voting station must be open every day until election day. In Boden, you can always vote early at Town Hall, and also at temporary additional locations.
Voting by proxy
Some voters who cannot come to a polling station may authorize another person to deliver their vote.
Mobile polling officer
If you cannot visit a polling station and cannot vote by proxy, you may request help from a mobile polling officer. Contact the municipal citizen service to arrange this.
Voting from abroad
If you are abroad, you can vote at a Swedish embassy or consulate. It is also possible to vote by post from abroad.
Changing your vote
If you voted early but change your mind, you can cast a new vote in your polling station on election day. Your new vote will count and the earlier one will be cancelled. However, once you have placed your ballot in the ballot box on election day, it cannot be changed or withdrawn.
Who Organizes the Election?
The National Election Authority
Responsible for planning and carrying out all elections in Sweden. The authority prepares the electoral roll and sends out voting cards.
The Local Election Committee (Boden)
Arranges polling stations, appoints election officials, and provides information to voters. You can contact the Election Committee Office if you need a new voting card or have questions.
Election officials
They work in polling stations on election day. They receive votes, carry out the preliminary count, and report results to the County Administrative Board. The municipality recruits election officials before each election.
Ballot Papers
Ballot papers are printed by political parties. They list the party name and candidates’ names, sometimes with additional information such as age or residence. All candidates must give their consent to be included on the ballot.
Do you want to access a specific document? Contact Citizen Service, and we will help you retrieve and read the full document.
Contact
The Election Committee Office
E-mail: valnamnd@boden.se
Phone: +46 921 620 00