Chapter 4 · Political elections and parties

Vad betyder valrörelse i svensk politik?

What does an election campaign mean in Swedish politics?

✓Perioden när partier försöker vinna väljarnas stöd inför valetThe period when parties try to win voters’ support before an election
2Perioden när väljarna kan lämna sina röster före valdagenThe period when voters can cast their ballots before election day
3Perioden när de valda ledamöterna sitter mellan ordinarie valThe period when elected representatives serve between regular elections
4Perioden när rösterna räknas och mandaten fördelas efter valetThe period when votes are counted and seats allocated after an election

Correct answer: The period when parties try to win voters’ support before an election

During a campaign, parties present proposals and seek support. Debates, meetings, advertising and campaign activities are ways to reach voters.

valrörelse · election campaign

Source: UHR: Sverige i fokus, korrigerad 2026-08-10 · Kapitel 4, tryckt sida 15
Last checked: October 3, 2026

Perioden när väljarna kan lämna sina röster före valdagen

That describes early voting. An election campaign is about presenting policies and seeking voters’ support.

Perioden när de valda ledamöterna sitter mellan ordinarie val

That describes a term of office. An election campaign is parties’ work to gain support before an election.

Perioden när rösterna räknas och mandaten fördelas efter valet

That describes counting votes and allocating seats. Those establish the result, while the campaign seeks to influence voters’ choices.