Faroe Islands holds parliamentary election with early voter turnout reported

The Faroe Islands began voting in its 2026 parliamentary election on Wednesday, with the first ballots cast in early voting stations, reports national broadcaster Kringvarp Føroya.

Polling stations opened at 10:00 local time, with voters participating in two separate elections: one for the Faroese Parliament (Løgting) and another for the national church (Fólkakirkjan).

Early reports indicate strong voter interest, though some locations, including Runavík, have seen long queues due to limited voting booths. Election officials have assured voters that ballots will be sealed to prevent tampering or legal challenges.

Preliminary results are expected later today as voting continues across the islands.