East Jutland (Folketing constituency)

East Jutland is one of the multi-member constituencies used to elect members to the Folketing, the national parliament of Denmark. Located in the eastern part of the Jutland peninsula, the constituency encompasses several municipalities within the Central Jutland Region.

As a multi-member constituency, East Jutland elects a number of representatives based on proportional representation. The specific number of members elected from East Jutland varies slightly from election to election, depending on population shifts and the national allocation of leveling seats. Leveling seats are designed to ensure that the overall distribution of seats in the Folketing more accurately reflects the national vote share of each party.

Voters in East Jutland cast their ballots for individual candidates, but seats are ultimately allocated to parties based on the total number of votes received by the party list within the constituency. The candidates with the highest number of personal votes within each party are then elected.

The boundaries of the East Jutland constituency, like those of other Danish constituencies, are periodically reviewed and adjusted to account for demographic changes and ensure fair representation. The constituency plays a significant role in Danish politics, as it is a key battleground for parties seeking to gain representation in the Folketing.