Voting cards land in inboxes as countdown to Sweden's election begins
Sweden has begun to issue voting cards ahead of the September 13th election, with voters with a digital mailbox for the first time receiving theirs digitally.
Sweden has commenced issuing voting cards for the upcoming September 13th election, marking a shift with digital mailboxes for the first time. Voters do not need to carry their physical voting cards, with identification alone being sufficient for casting a ballot, whether it be prior to election day or on the day itself. According to the Election Authority, approximately 6.5 million individuals will receive their voting cards digitally, whereas around 2.1 million will continue to receive theirs via postal service.
Votes can be submitted in advance or on the day of the election, with a valid ID being the sole requirement. Paper voting cards have been dispatched since August 17th and are expected to reach all voters before early voting commences on August 26th. Digital mailbox holders will receive their voting cards from August 15th onwards.
All eligible voters should receive a voting card automatically. For Swedish citizens residing abroad, voting is set to commence at embassies, consulates, and certain Ikea stores on August 20th. This group has been eligible to vote by post since July 30th.
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