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Röstande

Röstande is a Swedish term that denotes a person who casts a vote in an election, referendum, or other decision‑making process that requires a ballot. The word functions both as a noun (“the voter”) and as an adjective describing activities related to voting, such as “röstande rätt” (voting rights). In Swedish law, the right to be röstande is guaranteed to citizens aged 18 and older, although certain restrictions apply to individuals serving prison sentences, those declared legally incompetent, or persons residing abroad without a registered address in Sweden.

The concept of röstande is central to Sweden’s democratic system, which operates under a proportional representation

Statistical data on röstande are compiled by the Swedish Election Authority (Valmyndigheten), which publishes detailed reports

In everyday usage, röstande may also appear in public discourse concerning the legitimacy of electoral outcomes,

model
for
the
Riksdag,
local
councils,
and
the
European
Parliament.
Voter
turnout,
measured
as
the
percentage
of
röstande
among
eligible
voters,
is
a
key
indicator
of
civic
engagement.
Turnout
rates
have
historically
ranged
between
80 %
and
90 %
in
national
elections,
reflecting
the
high
degree
of
political
participation
typical
of
the
Swedish
electorate.
on
turnout
by
age,
gender,
region,
and
type
of
election.
These
reports
inform
policy
debates
on
electoral
reform,
voter
education,
and
measures
to
facilitate
voting
for
persons
with
disabilities,
such
as
mail‑in
ballots
and
electronic
voting
trials.
the
effectiveness
of
voting
campaigns,
and
the
societal
value
placed
on
democratic
participation.
The
term
underscores
the
fundamental
role
of
individual
citizens
in
shaping
Sweden’s
political
landscape.