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The Sweden Democrats (SD) secured 20.5% of the vote in the September 11, 2022 legislative elections.

In the September 11, 2022 legislative elections, the Liberals, Moderate Party, and Christian Democrats together won 29% of the vote.

Fact: The Social Democratic party historically dominated Swedish politics using the 'Folkhemmet' (People's Home) concept.

Fact: The defeat of Sweden's rightwing bloc is being attributed to foreign-born voters.

Fact: The Social Democratic party, led by Magdalena Andersson, recorded its lowest vote share in over a century in the 2026 election.

Fact: The Sweden Democrats' vote share fell for the first time since the late 1980s, and the party dropped from second to third place in the election.

Fact: The Sweden Democrats' campaign slogan was 'Make Sweden Sweden again'.

Fact: Ulf Kristersson's government, reliant on the Sweden Democrats, enacted programs on deportations and citizenship restrictions.

Fact: The progressive bloc of parties, led by Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson, won the Swedish election by a narrow margin.

Fact: The Sweden Democrats' parliamentary votes supported Ulf Kristersson’s minority administration for four years.

Fact: Polls in France indicate a likely victory for Marine Le Pen in the upcoming presidential election.

Fact: A polling station was located inside the Swedish parliament in Stockholm on September 13, 2026.

Statement: Outgoing Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said he would invite the Sweden Democrats into government if his rightwing alliance won the most seats.

Sweden has recently adopted an increasingly tough approach to immigration.

Fareed Zakaria stated that he explained what changed in Sweden in linked content.

Sweden was known for decades for its inclusive welfare state and strong voice on human rights.

Jonas Hinnfors stated there is a developing consensus in Sweden that immigrants are needed.

The Sweden Democrats' vote share fell from 20.5% in the last election to 17.5% in this one, dropping them from the second to the third most popular party.

Political scientist Jonas Hinnfors stated that Swedish society is growing uncomfortable with far-right positions on migration, such as deporting lawful migrants.

This election marked the Sweden Democrats' first significant loss of support since the late 1980s.