Here you can find answers to common questions about the election and get tips on where to find more information.
Common questions and answers about the elections and the formation of government
The elections and the formation of a government 2026
After the election – the next step, questions and answers and more
Elections to the Riksdag were held on 13 September. It is the elections to the Riksdag that determine which individuals will represent the Swedish people in Riksdag. Here you will find information about the formation of government and other important events in the Riksdag following the elections.
News about the elections
Press meeting with the Speaker Andreas Norlén
PressThe Speaker Andreas Norlén has held talks with the party representatives by phone about how to proceed with the formation of a new government. The Speaker will continue his informal talks and will follow these up with information about the next step in the process on Monday 19 October.
Next step in the formation of a government
PressThe Speaker Andreas Norlén will discuss with the other party leaders how the process of forming a government will proceed in the afternoon of 15 October.
Common questions about the elections and the formation of government
Video: How elections to the Riksdag work
What happens in the Riksdag before, during and after the parliamentary elections? Watch the video for a 3.5-minute summary. The video has English subtitles.
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Elections to the Riksdag
It is the elections to the Riksdag that determine which individuals will represent the Swedish people in Riksdag. Here you can learn who is allowed to vote and how the seats in the Riksdag are distributed.
Forming a government
The election results determine what government can be formed following an election. Here you can read more about how a government is formed.
Constitutional amendments pending decision
The Riksdag has voted in favour of several proposals for amendments to the Constitution during the 2022–2026 electoral period.
Elections to various posts in the Riksdag following parliamentary elections
When a new Riksdag has gathered following the parliamentary elections, elections are held to various posts in the Riksdag.
Elections to various posts in the Riksdag following parliamentary elections
Members and parties
The new Riksdag
The final election results have been confirmed, and it is now clear how the Riksdag’s 349 seats will be distributed among the eight parties that obtained at least four per cent of the votes in the 2026 parliamentary elections.
Elected members after the elections
There are 349 members of the Riksdag. Here you can see the members who were elected in the 2026 parliamentary elections, in alphabetical order.
For media
Media
Here you can apply for media accreditation and read about the conditions that apply to work in the Riksdag as a journalist or photographer.