Sweden Election Ends in Tight Finish, Opposition Gains 3 Seats
Sweden's national election ends in a tight race with the opposition leading by three seats. Final results to be announced soon.
POLICY WIRE — Stockholm, Sweden — Sweden’s national election was too close to call early Monday, with preliminary results showing the left-wing opposition holding a narrow three-seat lead over Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson’s right-wing coalition, setting the stage for days of uncertainty until final ballots are counted.
With 94% of the vote tallied, the Swedish Election Authority reported that the four opposition parties were poised to secure 176 seats in the 349-member parliament, compared to 173 for the government alliance. The outcome may not be finalized until Wednesday when local election boards count early votes that did not reach polling stations on Election Day, including overseas ballots.
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Magdalena Andersson, leader of the Social Democrats, stated, We must wait for the final election result, while acknowledging her party’s current lead. Meanwhile, Kristersson emphasized exploring possible coalitions, noting the presence of a non-socialist majority in the parliament. The Sweden Democrats, which had previously supported his coalition, saw their support slip slightly, dropping to third place.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
