Socialdemokraterna Leads 2025 Svenska kyrkan Elections with Increased Mandate Count
Socialdemokraterna achieves higher mandate count in the 2025 church elections.
- • Socialdemokraterna secured 28.3% of the votes and 72 mandates.
- • Partipolitiskt obundna projected to receive 17.69% and 45 mandates.
- • Center Party expected to have 9.11% of votes and 24 mandates.
- • Voter turnout estimated at just over 17%, slightly lower than previous elections.
Key details
In the recent 2025 Svenska kyrkan elections, Socialdemokraterna emerged as the largest nominating group, capturing approximately 28.3% of the votes, which translates to 72 mandates, up from 70 in the last election. Preliminary results indicate that the Partipolitiskt obundna in Svenska kyrkan (Posk) follows in the second position with about 17.69% of the votes, earning 45 mandates. The Center Party is projected to be third with 9.11% of the votes, securing 24 mandates.
Other parties registered varying levels of support, with the Borgerlig kristen samverkan garnering 8.47% and 21 mandates, while the De Gröna achieved 7.02% and 18 mandates. Notably, both the Sweden Democrats and the Left Party are expected to lose seats compared to their previous performances. The estimated voter turnout was just over 17%, slightly lower than the last election, though this number could still adjust as all votes, including overseas ballots, are tallied.
A two-percent threshold introduced in this election impacted several minor parties, with Alternativ för Sverige receiving only 1.62% of the vote and not securing any mandates. Overall, the voter engagement stood consistent with previous elections, demonstrating stable participation among churchgoers, according to preliminary reports.