On September 13th 2026, there will be a general election in Sweden. The Consulate General in Houston will organize voter registration and postal voting for Swedish citizens living in Texas for this general election. All Swedish citizens over the age of 18 who have ever been registered in Sweden are allowed to vote.
You can vote early in Houston, Austin and Dallas during the following days and times.
Austin: Eleiko Sport Inc
3910 S. Industrial Dr. suite 100
Saturday, August 29th, 12 - 3 pm
Dallas: Honorary Consulate
6301 Gaston Avenue suite 1322, West Tower
Tuesday, August 25th, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm & 6 - 8 pm
Thursday, August 27th, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm & 6 - 8 pm
Saturday, August 29th, 10 am - 3 pm
Houston: Consulate General
3040 Post Oak Blvd.
Thursday, August 20th, 10 am - 1 pm
Saturday, August 22nd, 12 - 3 pm
Monday, August 24th, 4 - 7 pm
Wednesday, August 26th, 10 am - 12 pm
Thursday, August 27th, 9 - 11 am
Sunday, August 30th, 12 - 3 pm
Tuesday, September 1st, 11 am - 2 pm
Thursday, September 3rd, 10 am - 12 pm
Anyone abroad can vote by mail. You can obtain materials for voting by mail from the Consulate General in Houston and the Honorary Consulate in Dallas.
If you want to vote by mail from abroad, you can send your vote by mail no earlier than July 27. Votes received by mail before July 30 will not be valid.
You can vote in the Swedish general election (2026) and the election to the European Parliament (2029) if you are:
On the Swedish Election Authority's website you will find more information about the election how to register in the electoral register from abroad.
Voting from abroad | Valmyndigheten
Frequently asked questions:
Do I need a voting card to vote at a voting location in the U.S.?
No, you can vote without a voting card, both by mail and in person.
I'm not sure I'm in the Electoral Register (röstlängden), can I still vote?
Yes you can - as long as you meet the eligibility requirements. Your vote counts as a re-registration for another 10 years.
