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Young Swedes rely on voter compasses for election info

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Key Points
  • Sweden's elections on September 13, 2026 will choose parliament members and local officials.
  • 63% of young people plan to use voter compasses as their main information source.
  • 68% of the broader population relies on TV for election information.

Sweden will hold elections for parliament, regional councils, and municipal assemblies on September 13, 2026. According to the Förtroendebarometern, young people aged 16-29 primarily use interactive platforms like voter compasses for information, with 63 percent planning to use one. In contrast, the broader population aged 16-84 tends to rely more on traditional media such as TV and radio, with TV being the top source at 68 percent.

Frida Enström, a 23-year-old, emphasized the importance of scrutinizing sources when gathering election information.

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