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Vote in the 2026 elections

On 13 September 2026, Sweden will hold elections to the Riksdag (Parliament), Regional Councils and Municipal Councils. By voting, you help decide which parties will govern for the next four years. Early voting begins on 26 August.

Important dates for the 2026 Elections

The elections to the Riksdag, Regional Councils and Municipal Councils will take place on Sunday, 13 September 2026. You can vote early from 26 August up to and including Election Day. If you are voting from abroad, postal voting begins on 30 July.

Voting card

Everyone who is eligible to vote External link. in the parliamentary, regional and municipal elections receives a voting card. If you have a digital mailbox, such as Kivra, your voting card will be delivered there. Otherwise, it will be sent to your registered address by post. Voting cards begin to be distributed in Sweden on 15 August.

Guide: Which voting method suits you?

Follow our simple guide for the 2026 elections and find out which voting method works best for you.

10 frequently asked questions

Do you intend to vote in the 2026 elections? Here you can find answers to some frequently asked questions about how the elections work, who is entitled to vote, and when the results are published.

You will get your voting card when early voting starts at the latest. For the 2026 elections, that’s 26 August. If you have a digital mailbox, you will receive your voting card digitally. If you don’t have a digital mailbox, we will send your voting card to you on paper by post.

If you’re a Swedish citizen living abroad, you will receive your voting card earlier. We will start issuing international voting cards from 7 July onwards.

See all important dates in the Swedish Election Authority's election calendar External link..

All voters who have registered a digital mailbox, and have agreed to receive mail from government agencies, will receive their voting card digitally.

This will happen automatically, so you don’t need to do anything.

Election day is 13 September 2026 for elections to the Riksdag and regional and municipal councils.

You can vote in these elections between 26 August and 13 September. If you’re abroad, you can send a postal vote from 30 July at the earliest.

You can vote early at any early voting location in Sweden between 26 August and 13 September.

Early voting in Boden

Early voting on other locations in Sweden External link.

You can vote in the elections to the Riksdag provided that you are:

  • a Swedish citizen
  • at least 18 years old on election day
  • currently, or have been, listed in the Swedish Population Register

This rule applies whether you’re living in Sweden or abroad.

There are three different ways for you to vote. You can:

If you have special needs, you can get help with voting, either from home or another place.

In the 2026 elections, we will elect the politicians we want to represent us in the following assemblies:

  • the Riksdag, which decides on laws and determines the central government budget
  • the regional councils, which manage the provision of healthcare and public transport
  • the municipal councils, which take decisions relating to schools, care for the elderly, and many other local matters

The preliminary results will appear on val.se on election night.

We will publish the final results when the vote count has been completed, which would normally be one to two weeks after the elections.

The address details of your local voting location and nearby early voting locations are stated on your voting card.

Voting locations across the country

Alternatively you can search for voting location details across the country, including addresses, opening hours and accessibility using the link below.

Early voting in Sweden starts on 26 August. Go to the nearest open location, wherever you are in Sweden, and vote there. You only need to bring an ID.

Voting locations in Boden

Yes. You can either send a postal vote, or vote at an embassy or consulate. If you live in a country other than Sweden, you need to register every 10 years to remain on the electoral roll.

Voting from abroad External link.

From vote to results

The film explains how the preliminary and final vote counts are carried out in Swedish elections. The narration is in Swedish, English subtitles are available.

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Text by: Municipality of Boden

Photo by: Municipality of Boden

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