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Sweden exit polls show left-wing opposition leading
The gist
Sweden's exit polls put the left-wing opposition bloc at 51.3% against 46.8% for the right.
The race is too close to call, with final results possibly due Wednesday.
How it unfolded
- Aug 26, 2026Early voting takes place for Sweden's 2026 general election, with ballot envelopes placed into a ballot box at Malmo Central Station.
- Sep 11, 2026CBS News reports Sweden heads to the polls on Sunday in an election that could mark a watershed moment for the country and NATO's newest member.
- Sep 13, 2026Polling stations close at 8 p.m. (1800 GMT) and vote counting begins. Exit polls show the opposition bloc leading: SVT puts the four opposition parties at 51.3 percent against 46.8 percent for the four right-wing parties, while a TV4 survey gives the opposition 51.3 percent and the right 47.0 percent.