Information about the 2026 election

In 2026, there will be elections in Sweden. You can vote for who will decide in the country, region, and municipality.

When is the election?

The election takes place on Sunday, 13 September 2026.

Who can vote?

You can vote if you:

• are 18 years old on election day
• are a Swedish citizen (for national elections)
• are registered in Sweden

You may also vote in municipal and regional elections if you:

• are a citizen of an EU country, Iceland, or Norway, or
• have lived in Sweden for at least three years

How to vote

You can vote in different ways:

• On election day at a polling station
• Advance voting (before election day)
• By post (if you are abroad)

You will receive a voting card by mail before the election. It tells you where to vote.

Advance voting: 26 August–13 September

You can vote in advance from 26 August until election day. You may vote at any advance voting location in Sweden, not only in the municipality where you live.

Järfälla provides designated venues for advance voting. Your poll card shows the venues closest to you and their opening hours. The venus will also be presented on this page when available.

When voting in advance, you must bring valid identification and preferably your poll card. If you do not have your poll card, election officials can assist you on site.

Where to vote

You can vote at a polling station in your area.
You can also vote early at special locations.

Bring ID

You need to bring a valid ID when you vote.

Help and support

If you need help to vote, you can:

• get help at the polling station
• bring someone you trust

More information

More details about where and how to vote will be shared closer to the election.