Former Liberal party leader Lars Leijonborg has announced his candidacy for Liberalerna in the upcoming autumn parliamentary election, according to a press release from the party. The announcement, made on March 20, 2026, marks a political comeback for the veteran politician who previously led the party.
Leijonborg commented on his decision, stating: "Liberalerna is in a difficult situation, but is definitely needed in Swedish politics. Therefore it feels fun to get the opportunity to make a contribution."
Liberalerna is in a difficult situation, but is definitely needed in Swedish politics. Therefore it feels fun to get the opportunity to make a contribution.
Current party leader Simona Mohamsson welcomed the news, calling it "a strength signal for Liberalerna." She added: "His values, reform willingness and experience strengthen our party and the work for our ideas. Lars 'Lejonkungen' Leijonborg has shown that he knows how to run a good election campaign."
The candidacy was first reported by SVT Nyheter and subsequently confirmed by multiple Swedish media outlets. Leijonborg's return to frontline politics comes as Liberalerna prepares for the autumn election campaign.
a strength signal for Liberalerna.
His values, reform willingness and experience strengthen our party and the work for our ideas. Lars 'Lejonkungen' Leijonborg has shown that he knows how to run a good election campaign.