Sweden's election too close to call as far right loses ground
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- With more than 50% of votes counted, the four opposition parties led by Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson had a narrow lead against Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's right-wing alliance. Experts predicted that the race could go down to the wire.S1
- A shock analysis contradicts exit polls and holds out hope to PM Ulf Kristersson that he could cling to power with help from the far right.S2
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Sweden's election too close to call as far right loses ground
With more than 50% of votes counted, the four opposition parties led by Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson had a narrow lead against Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's righ…
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Sweden election forecast says vote too close to call
A shock analysis contradicts exit polls and holds out hope to PM Ulf Kristersson that he could cling to power with help from the far right.
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Published Sep 13, 2026
What to know
- With more than 50% of votes counted, the four opposition parties led by Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson had a narrow lead against Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's right-wing alliance. Experts predicted that the race could go down to the wire.S1
- A shock analysis contradicts exit polls and holds out hope to PM Ulf Kristersson that he could cling to power with help from the far right.S2
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