Democracy and politics
The region is governed by politicians whom you, as a resident entitled to vote, elect in the general elections every four years.
How Region Stockholm is governed
From 2026 to 2030, Region Stockholm will be governed by the Social Democrats, the Green Party, the Christian Democrats, the Centre Party and the Liberals. The seats in the Regional Council for this mandate period are as follows:
Number of seats
- Vänsterpartiet - 18 seats
- Socialdemokraterna - 42 seats
- Miljöpartiet - 11 seats
- Centerpartiet - 10 seats
- Liberalerna - 6 seats
- Kristdemokraterna - 11 seats
- Moderaterna - 36 seats
- Sverigedemokraterna - 15 seats
Political organisation
Regional Council
The Regional Council is the highest decision-making body in Region Stockholm. As a resident entitled to vote, you have the opportunity to vote for the politicians you think should sit on the Regional Council.
Regional Executive Committee
The Regional Executive Committee oversees and coordinates the day-to-day work of Region Stockholm's committees and companies. The Executive Committee prepares decisions to be considered by the Regional Council and ensures that adopted decisions are implemented.
Regional Advisory Committee
The Regional Advisory Committee is responsible for ensuring that various matters are prepared and tabled for decisions by the different political bodies. Committee members are nominated by their parties and elected by the Regional Council.
- Updated: 4 november 2026
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