Chapter 4 · Political elections and parties
Hur hög är den nationella spärren för partier i riksdagsvalet år 2026?
What is the national party threshold for Riksdag elections in 2026?
Correct answer: Four per cent
The national threshold is 4% of votes in 2026. A separate exception allows parties with at least 12% in a constituency to compete for fixed seats there.
Key words
spärr · electoral threshold
Source: Valmyndigheten: Så fördelas mandaten · Partispärrar; proportionell mandatfördelning
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Why this option does not fit
Två procent
2% applies to municipal elections in municipalities with one constituency in 2026.
Tre procent
3% applies to regional elections, among others, in 2026.
Tolv procent
12% is a constituency exception, not the national threshold.