Sweden's two main political blocs were tied after Sunday's vote, with early projections showing only a narrow margin between them, according to public broadcaster SVT.
Key facts
- Sweden's two main party blocs were tied after Sunday's vote, according to projections.
- With 50% of votes counted, the blocs were separated by only 20,000 votes.
- The figures were reported by Swedish public broadcaster SVT.
- The result was reported by the BBC on 13 September 2026.
Sweden’s two main political blocs were locked in a tie following Sunday’s vote, according to early projections reported by the BBC.
With 50% of the votes counted, the two blocs were separated by only 20,000 votes, according to Swedish public broadcaster SVT.
The narrow margin points to a closely contested result, with the outcome still uncertain as counting continued.
SVT, Sweden’s public broadcaster, provided the vote figures cited in the projections.
Further results were expected as the remaining ballots were tallied. At the time of reporting, no final outcome had been declared.
Why it matters
A tied result between Sweden's main political blocs signals a closely divided electorate and raises the prospect of a drawn-out process to form a government. The narrow margin means the final composition of Sweden's leadership could hinge on the remaining votes still to be counted.
Frequently asked questions
How close was the Swedish vote?
According to SVT and reported by the BBC, with 50% of votes counted the two main blocs were separated by only 20,000 votes.
Who reported the vote figures?
The figures were reported by Swedish public broadcaster SVT, as cited by the BBC.
Was a final result declared?
No. The sources indicate the blocs were tied with 50% of votes counted, and no final outcome had been reported.