Voter survey reveals stable political landscape in Sweden as Social Democrats gain support

The political landscape appears stable according to the latest voter survey for November, which shows no significant changes for any individual party compared to last month. The Social Democrats maintain their status as the largest party, while the Moderates and the Sweden Democrats compete closely for second place. After four months of hovering around 33 percent support, the Social Democrats have seen a shift, achieving 34.5 percent, their highest since April. This uptick suggests an improvement for the party after facing various challenges. External factors, such as global unrest and persistent high unemployment in Sweden, may be driving more voters toward the main opposition party.

In contrast, the Left Party has experienced a decline, with their support dropping to 7.7 percent, the lowest in over six months. Analysts suggest that controversies surrounding party representatives’ statements may have contributed to this slump, with some voters shifting their allegiance to the Social Democrats.

The Christian Democrats have managed to clear the electoral threshold for the second consecutive month, while the Liberals remain the only party below this mark, having done so for over two years.

Notably, the gap between the political blocks in November stands at 7.6 percentage points—the widest in a year. The opposition has reportedly gained traction among women, young voters, and in Southern Sweden, indicating shifts in voter preferences since the 2022 elections.

This survey was conducted through over 3,000 interviews, with a focus on representative demographic sampling, ensuring the results reflect various age groups and social backgrounds. The research was carried out from October 28 to November 10, 2024.