With nearly 90% of votes counted, Sweden’s general election remained too close to call early Monday. Opposition parties led by Social Democrat Magdalena Andersson held a one-seat parliamentary lead over Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson’s right-wing bloc, which includes the Sweden Democrats, and both leaders said they were ready to govern.
WHO:Social Democrat Magdalena Andersson and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson
WHAT:Exit polls and vote counting showed a razor-thin parliamentary lead and the election remained too close to call.
WHEN:Reported Sep 13, 2026 at 2:25 PM ET
WHERE:Sweden
WHY:The election outcome was not yet determined as vote counting and exit polls left the result within a one-seat margin.
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