Published: 27 August 2026
Elections to the Riksdag (Swedish parliament) and regional and municipal councils will take place on 13 September 2026. You can vote between 26 August and 13 September. Here you can find comprehensive information about the elections and how they work.
You can vote early between 26 August and 13 September. You can vote at any early voting location in Sweden. You can also vote on election day at your assigned voting location or vote from abroad.
You can vote at any early voting location in Sweden between 26 August and 13 September (election day).
Details of all early voting locations in Sweden.
If you’re outside Sweden during the elections, you can either vote early at a Swedish embassy or consulate, or send a postal vote.
On election day, 13 September 2026, you vote at your assigned voting location. It is open between 08.00 and 20.00.
Do you need help voting? You can get support both at the polling station and at home.
Follow our simple guide for the 2026 elections and find out which voting method works best for you.
Here you can find important dates and events ahead of the elections.
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How to vote early in the Riksdag, regional and municipal elections
Do you intend to vote in the 2026 elections? Here you can find answers to some frequently asked questions about how to vote early, who is entitled to vote, and what you need to bring with you when voting.
You can vote early at any early voting location in Sweden between 26 August and 13 September.
Use the link below to find information about all early voting locations across the country, including addresses, opening hours and accessibility. The information is in Swedish.
You can vote early at any early voting location in Sweden between 26 August and 13 September.
Use the link below to find information about all early voting locations across the country, including addresses, opening hours and accessibility. The information is in Swedish.
You need to bring ID such as your ID card, driving licence or passport. If you do not have any ID, another person who has ID can confirm your identity.
Your vote will be sent to your local voting location. It will be counted after the voting location closes on election day.
Yes. You can vote again at your local voting location on election day. Only your most recent vote will be counted.
No, your voting card is not required.
On this website, val.se, you can check which parties have registered to take part in the upcoming elections.
Parties are listed according to election type (the Riksdag and municipal and regional councils), and the listings are updated before each election year.
You can vote in the elections to the Riksdag provided that you are:
This rule applies whether you’re living in Sweden or abroad.
Find political parties and candidates running in the 2026 elections.
Find locations where you can vote early, in Sweden and abroad.
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The election results will be published once they are ready.
Here are the basic differences between preliminary and final vote counting.
After counting votes, seats are allocated to parties, then candidates are selected.
