Sweden holds parliamentary election with left-wing ahead in polls

Sweden held a parliamentary election on September 13, 2026, with the centre-left opposition polling narrowly ahead of Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's ruling right-wing bloc going into voting day on September 11. The fractured opposition's narrow lead suggested a close race.

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Sweden election: what you need to know

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Sept 10 - Sweden will hold a parliamentary election on September 13 with the centre-left opposition holding a slim lead in opinion polls over Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's ruling right-wing bloc.