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Sweden’s centre-left leads in early exit polls as government stakes remain open
An SVT projection puts Magdalena Andersson’s opposition bloc ahead, but official counting and coalition negotiations are still pending.
Event
Sweden's centre-left opposition leads parliamentary election in exit polls
An SVT exit poll projects Sweden’s centre-left opposition bloc winning 51.3 percent of the vote, ahead of the right-wing bloc on 46.8 percent. Voting has ended and official counting is under way, while a separate TV4 poll also shows the centre-left ahead.
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Background
Why this event matters
Sweden’s centre-left opposition bloc, led by Social Democrat Magdalena Andersson, is ahead in early exit polls. The right-wing bloc is headed by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and includes the Sweden Democrats, who won 20.5% in 2022 and have supported his minority government from outside Cabinet. Official counting and possible coalition negotiations remain pending.
event-brief
Sweden's centre-left opposition leads parliamentary election in exit polls
Sweden’s centre-left opposition bloc, led by Social Democrat Magdalena Andersson, is ahead in early exit polls. The right-wing bloc is headed by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and includes the Sweden Democrats, who won 20.5% in 2022 and have supported his minority government from
Reporting trail
Al Jazeera Global News | https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/13/centre-left-opposition-bloc-leads-in-swedish-vote-poll-shows | published 2026-09-13T19:25:59.000Z | primary sourceAl Jazeera Global News | Primary report of SVT and TV4 exit-poll projections, voting closure and official-counting status.Event digest | Concise corroboration of the reported exit-poll lead and counting process.Retrieved context — SAME_EVENT (France 24) | Independent indication that the opposition led in early polls while official results and coalition talks remained pending.Retrieved context — HISTORICAL_CONTEXT and BACKGROUND_CARDS | Context on the parties, prior election and stakes surrounding government formation.France 24 International | https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260913-sweden-s-centre-left-opposition-leads-election-as-far-right-slips-exit-polls-show | published 2026-09-13T18:25:43.000Z | primary sourceFrance 24 International, “Sweden’s centre-left opposition leads election as far-right slips, exit polls show” | Primary report for the exit-poll figures, competing blocs and result uncertainty.Event digest | Concise corroborating summary of the 51.3% SVT estimate, TV4 poll and pending official results.Retrieved context, background cards | Context on the governing coalition, Kristersson, Andersson and the election stakes.
Fact cards
entity brief
Sweden's centre-left opposition leads parliamentary election in exit polls: key people and institutions
Key entities: Sweden, SVT, TV4, Magdalena Andersson, Ulf Kristersson.
faq brief
Sweden's centre-left opposition leads parliamentary election in exit polls: key questions
What do the exit polls show? SVT projects the centre-left bloc ahead on 51.3%, compared with 46.8% for the right-wing bloc. Are these the official results? No. They are projections, and official counting is under way. Who leads the competing blocs? Magdalena Andersson leads the c
source brief
Sweden's centre-left opposition leads parliamentary election in exit polls: reporting sources
Al Jazeera Global News | https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/13/centre-left-opposition-bloc-leads-in-swedish-vote-poll-shows | published 2026-09-13T19:25:59.000Z | primary source | Al Jazeera Global News | Primary report of SVT and TV4 exit-poll projections, voting closure and
timeline brief
Sweden's centre-left opposition leads parliamentary election in exit polls: timeline
2021: Magdalena Andersson became Sweden’s first female prime minister. 2022: Ulf Kristersson became prime minister; the Sweden Democrats won 20.5% and became the largest right-wing party. 2026-09-13, after polls closed: An SVT exit poll projected the centre-left bloc on 51.3%, ag
Timeline
2021
Magdalena Andersson became Sweden’s first female prime minister.
2022
Ulf Kristersson became prime minister; the Sweden Democrats won 20.5% and became the largest right-wing party.
2026-09-13, after polls closed
An SVT exit poll projected the centre-left bloc on 51.3%, against 46.8% for the right-wing bloc.
2026-09-13, after polls closed
A separate TV4 poll also put the centre-left ahead; official counting began.
FAQ
What do the exit polls show?
SVT projects the centre-left bloc ahead on 51.3%, compared with 46.8% for the right-wing bloc.
Are these the official results?
No. They are projections, and official counting is under way.
Who leads the competing blocs?
Magdalena Andersson leads the centre-left bloc, while Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson heads the right-wing alliance.
What role could the Sweden Democrats play?
Their role in any future government or coalition remains unclear until results are confirmed.
What did the exit polls show?
SVT put the centre-left bloc ahead on 51.3%; TV4 also showed it leading.
Has the centre-left won the election?
No. Official results were still pending.
Who is Sweden’s prime minister?
Ulf Kristersson, who has led the country since 2022.
Who is the centre-left bloc backing?
Opposition leader Magdalena Andersson.