In the latest Swedish parliamentary elections, the red-green opposition has emerged victorious, securing 176 seats in the Riksdag, overtaking the Tidö parties, which garnered 173 seats, according to preliminary results. The Social Democrats, a key component of the opposition, led with 28.0% of the vote, translating to 99 seats.
Trailing the Social Democrats, the Moderates captured 19.8% of the vote, securing 70 seats. Meanwhile, the Sweden Democrats, although receiving 17.5% of the vote and claiming 62 seats, experienced a significant reduction, losing 11 seats compared to the previous election.
The Left Party, which secured 8.4% of the vote and 30 seats, was among the few to see an increase, gaining six additional seats. Other parties such as the Center Party, Christian Democrats, Green Party, and Liberals followed with 25, 22, 22, and 19 seats respectively, reflecting minor shifts in voter preferences.
Voter turnout reached 84.8%, marking an increase of 0.6 percentage points from the 2022 election. This heightened engagement underscores the volatile shifts in Sweden’s political landscape, with both the Social Democrats and Sweden Democrats experiencing notable declines in parliamentary representation.
These preliminary results remain subject to change as final vote counts are tallied, which may alter the distribution of seats. The ongoing checks ensure accuracy in the official outcome, reflecting the dynamic nature of Sweden’s electoral process.