What to know ahead of Sweden’s election

Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson, leader of the Social Democrats, takes part in a political debate broadcast on TV4 from Eskilstuna, Sweden (Christine Olsson/TT via AP)

Sweden is holding an election on Sunday to elect legislators to the 349-seat Riksdag as well as to local offices across the nation of 10 million people.

Early voting began on August 24, so many people will have already cast their ballots by election day.