Kent Eken is a Swedish politician representing the Social Democrats (Socialdemokraterna) party. He has served as a member of the Riksdag, the national legislature of Sweden, since 2018.
Born in 1964, Eken entered politics with a background primarily in local and regional administration before his election to the national parliament. In the Riksdag, he represents the constituency of Östergötland County. Throughout his tenure, he has been involved in various parliamentary committees, focusing on areas such as finance, taxation, and social security. He currently serves as a member of the Committee on Finance.
Eken's political work generally aligns with the Social Democratic platform, emphasizing social welfare, economic equality, and public sector services.