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Sweden's centre-left holds razor-thin edge as exit polls show tight race

Cover image: Supporters of Sweden's Social Democratic party wait for the early results of the general election at Waterfront center, Stockholm, Sweden, September 13, 2026. © Denis Balibouse, Reuters

Sweden's general election remained too close to call early Monday, with nearly 90 percent of votes counted. Four 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, as both leaders said they were ready to govern.

Sweden's general election was too close to call early Monday, as the incumbent prime minister and the left-wing opposition leader both said they were ready to govern and the far right was seen losing ground.

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