West Jutland (Folketing constituency)

West Jutland is a multi-member constituency of the Folketing, the national parliament of Denmark. It was established in 2007 as part of a nationwide reform of electoral districts. Prior to 2007, the area was covered by multiple smaller constituencies.

The West Jutland constituency encompasses the municipalities of Esbjerg, Fanø, Hedensted, Herning, Holstebro, Ikast-Brande, Lemvig, Ringkøbing-Skjern, Struer, Syddjurs, Varde, Vejen, Viborg, and Århus. Due to periodic boundary adjustments and population shifts, the exact municipalities included in the constituency may vary slightly over time.

As a multi-member constituency, West Jutland elects several members to the Folketing. The number of representatives elected from the constituency is determined by Denmark's system of proportional representation, which seeks to ensure that the overall composition of the Folketing reflects the national vote share of each party. This system employs both constituency seats and supplementary seats to achieve proportionality.

Voters in West Jutland can vote for individual candidates representing various political parties. The candidates with the most votes are elected directly, while other seats are allocated based on party vote share at both the constituency and national levels. The specific number of seats allocated to the West Jutland constituency can fluctuate based on population data and recalculations performed prior to each election.

The political landscape of West Jutland is often characterized by a mix of agrarian and urban interests, with representation from both center-right and center-left parties. The constituency's voting patterns can significantly influence the overall outcome of Danish parliamentary elections.