In Verian's April survey, 64 percent of women said they would vote for one of the red-green parties if an election were held today. Support is even stronger among young women aged 18 to 29, where more than two out of three indicated a red-green preference. Per Söderpalm, opinions manager at Verian, noted that the red-green parties have reached their highest rating among women during the current parliamentary term.
The gender voting gap was already visible in the 2018 election, initially driven by men moving to the right. In recent years, there has been a change in opinion among men, particularly among middle-aged men. Söderpalm added that there are tendencies the right-wing wind has eased somewhat among young men since the 2022 election.
Among men aged 50 to 64, the Tidö parties today have their strongest support. At a joint press conference with Sweden Democrats leader Jimmie Åkesson three weeks ago, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson welcomed the Sweden Democrats into the government if the Tidö parties win the election this fall. It is still too early to say whether this announcement has influenced opinion among women, according to Söderpalm.
The specific reasons behind the shift in support among men aged 50-64 towards the Tidö parties remain unclear. It is uncertain whether the trend of young women favoring red-green parties will continue leading up to the election.