Stockholm Municipality (Riksdag constituency)

The Stockholm Municipality constituency is one of the multi-member constituencies used to elect members to the Riksdag, the national legislature of Sweden. It encompasses only the municipality of Stockholm, which is the capital and most populous city of Sweden.

Representation in the Riksdag is based on a system of proportional representation. The number of seats allocated to each constituency is determined by its population. The political parties nominate candidates, and voters cast ballots for a party. The seats are then distributed among the parties according to their vote share within the constituency, using a modified version of the Sainte-Laguë method to ensure proportionality.

The Stockholm Municipality constituency is known for its diverse electorate and historically strong support for liberal and left-leaning parties. Due to the size of the constituency and the high concentration of voters, competition among political parties is typically intense. Results from this constituency are often closely watched as they can significantly impact the overall composition of the Riksdag.

Elections to the Riksdag are held every four years. Candidates elected in the Stockholm Municipality constituency represent the interests of its residents in the national parliament, participating in debates, lawmaking, and government oversight. The specific issues and priorities of the elected representatives often reflect the concerns of the urban population within the municipality, such as housing, transportation, and environmental policy.