Swedish parties hesitate over a common ballot paper

Several Swedish parliamentary parties are hesitant about replacing separate party ballot papers with a single shared ballot, despite criticism of queues, risks of fraud and the amount of paper used.

An inquiry is examining a system in which all parties appear on one ballot and voters mark their choice, Sveriges Radio reports.

Moderate Party representative Ulrik Nilsson favours keeping changes to a minimum. Social Democrat Peter Hedberg also questions the value of major adjustments. Both sit on the inquiry.

The inquiry is due to present its proposal in 2027. A common ballot is being investigated; it has not been adopted.

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