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Voting in the General Elections in Sweden

The General Elections to the Swedish Riksdag (parliament), Municipal Assemblies and Regional Council Assemblies are held in Sweden on September 13, 2026. The Embassy of Sweden and Consulates organize voting in person at different voting locations throughout the U.S. You can also vote by postal mail.

Click here for a list of voting locations and opening hours in the United States 

Please keep in mind that you cannot vote on Election Day while abroad. 

The Electoral Register 

Swedes residing abroad (utlandssvenskar) and other eligible voters remain in the Electoral Register (röstlängden) for ten years after their emigration is recorded in the Tax Agency’s population register (folkbokföringen). After ten years, a new notification form must be submitted to remain in the Electoral Register.

You are eligible to vote in the general elections in Sweden if you:

  • are a Swedish citizen
  • are at least 18 years old on or before election day, September 13
  • have been registered as a resident in Sweden

On the Swedish Election Authority's website you will find more information about who has the right to vote, how you can vote and how to register in the electoral register from abroad. 

More information about elections can be found on the Election Authority’s website

Frequently asked questions: 

Do I need a voting card to vote at a voting location in the U.S.?
No, you can vote without a voting card, both by mail and in person.

I'm not sure I'm in the Electoral Register (röstlängden), can I still vote?
Yes you can - as long as you meet the eligibility requirements. Your vote counts as a re-registration for another 10 years.

Sweden in the USA

Embassy and Consulate General

Consulates

Sweden has diplomatic relations with almost all states in the world, with embassies and consulates in around half of these. Sweden's foreign representation consists of approximately 100 missions abroad and 350 honorary consulates.

Find the embassy you are looking for:

See a list of all embassies here