vælger

Vælger is a Danish noun meaning a person who has the right to vote in elections, i.e., the electorate. It can also be the present tense form of the verb at vælge, meaning to choose. In political contexts, however, the act of casting a ballot is normally described with at stemme. The plural form is vælgere, and the singular is en vælger or vælgeren in the definite form. Etymology: from the verb vælge (to choose), itself derived from Old Norse velja and related Germanic roots.

In elections, vælgere participate by selecting candidates or parties in parliamentary, regional, and municipal elections, or referendums. They are listed on a voters’ roll (vælgerliste) or equivalent registries; turnout and voter engagement are common topics in election coverage. The term thus denotes the body of citizens who influence representation through their choices.

Rights and eligibility: Voting rights are defined by national or regional law and typically depend on citizenship, age, and other conditions; eligibility rules vary by jurisdiction and election type. Some groups may be temporarily or permanently disenfranchised in certain cases, while others (such as resident non-citizens) may have limited or special voting rights for local elections. The exact definitions are set out in election legislation, and enforcement is handled by electoral authorities.