referansevalg

Referansevalg, also known as reference elections, are a type of election held in Norway to determine the composition of the Norwegian Parliament, the Storting. These elections are held every four years, with the next election scheduled for 2025. The term "referansevalg" is derived from the Norwegian word "referanse," which means reference, indicating that the election results are used as a reference for future political decisions.

The Norwegian Parliament is a unicameral legislature consisting of 169 members, known as stortingsrepresentanter. These members are elected from 19 multi-member constituencies, each represented by a certain number of seats based on population. The constituencies are further divided into 115 single-member constituencies, each represented by one seat.

The voting system used in Norwegian reference elections is a form of proportional representation, specifically the d'Hondt method. This system aims to ensure that the distribution of seats in the Parliament reflects the proportion of votes received by each political party.

The last reference election was held in 2021, with the ruling coalition consisting of the Labour Party, the Centre Party, and the Liberal Party. The next reference election is scheduled for 2025, and the political landscape may change significantly by then.