Election in Sweden: A close race

13. September 2026, 13:00

The election starts in Sweden. 8 million people can vote. The polling stations open at 8 on Sunday. They close at 8 in the evening.

There are 2 big groups. One group is the current government. Ulf Kristersson leads this group. The other group is the opposition. Magdalena Andersson leads this group.

Both groups have similar numbers in polls. The result is very tight. Important topics are crime and immigration. Politicians also talk about high prices and energy.

The Sweden Democrats are right-wing populists. They want seats in the government now. This is new for Sweden. The Social Democrats want more money for health and schools.

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Definitions

Right-wing populists: These are politicians who promise simple solutions for hard problems. They often speak against immigration.
Parliament: This is a group of people who make laws for the country.
Government: This is the group of people who lead the country and make important decisions.
Opposition: This is the group of parties that does not rule the country. They check the work of the government.

People

Ulf Kristersson: He is the current leader of Sweden and belongs to the conservative party.
Magdalena Andersson: She is the leader of the Social Democrats in Sweden.

Locations

Sweden: This is a country in the north of Europe.

Sources

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Al Jazeera 13. September 2026, 09:39

Voting under way in Sweden election that could see far right enter gov’t

SRF 13. September 2026, 09:30

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