Swedish Election Day 2026 Voting Begins Across Sweden

Polling stations across Sweden opened at 8am today.

The election could change key rules for foreign residents living in Sweden.

Over three million people already voted early before Election Day.

This early turnout is a 21 percent increase from 2022.

Around eight million people are eligible to vote in total.

The gap between political blocs narrowed in recent weeks.

The Local is covering the event live from Stockholm and Skåne.

First exit polls will appear shortly after polls close at 8pm.

Reporters are stationed at party election vigils in Stockholm tonight.