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Dorotea Kommunlista Makes Political Comeback After Four-Year Absence

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  • Dorotea Kommunlista is returning to politics after a four-year absence from elections.
  • The group has presented 19 candidates for the 2026 municipal elections but chairman Arne Näslund is not running.
  • The kommunlista aims to challenge the current coalition in Dorotea's municipal council.

The Dorotea Kommunlista (DKL) is returning to local politics after a four-year absence, according to a report from SVT Västerbotten. The political group, which has been a significant force in Dorotea politics since its founding in 1994, has presented a list of 19 candidates for the upcoming 2026 municipal elections.

Arne Näslund, chairman of Dorotea Kommunlista, stated that the list features "a good mix of both women, men, and younger people." Notably, Näslund himself is not running as a candidate this time. The group aims to secure seats in the municipal council and challenge the current coalition in power.

a good mix of both women, men, and younger people

Arne Näslund, chairman of Dorotea Kommunlista

The kommunlista chose not to participate in the 2022 elections, a decision that some analysts believe contributed to the Sweden Democrats strengthening their positions in the region. Their return marks a significant development in Västerbotten's political landscape ahead of the September 2026 elections.

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