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Election 2010

Elections in Sweden

The Swedish electoral system includes elections and referendums. The Elections Act, the Act on National Referendums, the Elections Ordinance and a number of other laws govern the conduct of elections and referendums.

The electoral system in Sweden is based on proportional representation. As a result, the composition of political assemblies in Sweden reflects the composition and political views of the electorate.

General Riksdag elections, together with county council and municipal assembly elections are held on the third Sunday in September every four years.

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