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Swedish Election Split: Women Favor Left, Men Back Far-Right

7/14/2026

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The gender gap is shaping Sweden’s September 2026 election, with women backing the left and men the far right.
A poll finds twice as many men as women back the Sweden Democrats, while women favor the Social Democrats ten points more, mirroring tax and welfare divides.
Youth leaders say right-wing parties’ focus on traditional gender roles humiliates young women and could drive disaffected young men to extremist groups.

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Story summary

The gender gap is shaping Sweden’s September 2026 election, with women backing the left and men the far right.
A poll finds twice as many men as women back the Sweden Democrats, while women favor the Social Democrats ten points more, mirroring tax and welfare divides.
Youth leaders say right-wing parties’ focus on traditional gender roles humiliates young women and could drive disaffected young men to extremist groups.