Municipal collection counts for Sweden's parliamentary election are complete. The updated preliminary allocation gives the Social Democrats 99 seats, Moderates 70, Sweden Democrats 62, Left Party 30, Centre Party 25, Christian Democrats 22, Greens 22 and Liberals 19. Turnout is 84.8%, but the final count remains.
What happened?
Late advance and overseas ballots counted by municipalities changed two parties' provisional seat totals. The Left Party gained one seat compared with election night, while the Social Democrats lost one. Other provisional totals are unchanged and add up to the Riksdag's 349 seats. The Election Authority published the update on 17 September, superseding the election-night snapshot.
Location
Sverige
Impact and significance
The allocation sets the starting point for government and budget talks, but it is not yet the certified result. County boards must reassess every ballot, count all registered parties and process personal votes. Small corrections could still affect seats or elected candidates. Political conclusions should distinguish this official count from parties' statements about cooperation.
Background
The collection count follows election night and includes advance ballots arriving late. Ballots then pass to county boards for final counting. Only after every county has finished can the Election Authority allocate seats, appoint members and substitutes and certify the result. Parliamentary results are usually certified about a week after election day, but no guaranteed time is stated for 2026.
Latest update
Preliminary turnout is 84.8%. It should not be confused with earlier election-night figures or local rates that may concern municipal or regional contests. The Election Authority may issue corrections until certification, so readers should check the official results display and its latest update before reusing the figures.
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Reviewed: 2026-09-17. Independent editorial content. WUA Sverige is not affiliated with any political party.