Umeå last in the country to vote after long queues
Quick Look
The polling stations in Umeå stayed open long after closing due to long queues, and Uel Mulughta was probably the last person in the country to vote in this year's election.
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Why It Matters
During the election day, there were reports of long queues in several polling stations in Umeå, which led to the polling stations staying open longer than planned.
Most polling stations across the country closed at the regular time. Early on Sunday, reports emerged of hour-long queues in several places in Umeå.
The election headquarters in Umeå implemented a change in the afternoon to shorten the queues by moving the green voting booths outdoors.
Despite this, queues remained long in Ålidhem, Umeå, well into the evening. At around 11 p.m., three hours after the polling stations were scheduled to close, people were still waiting to cast their votes.
“Umeå is likely the last”
Uel Mulughta from Umeå was last in line. He was most likely the last person in the country to vote in this year’s election.
“It’s not often that you’re last,” he says.
“We can’t say for certain, but it’s most likely that Umeå was absolutely last,” says Jenny Stad, press officer at the Swedish Election Authority.
“I have no information indicating that any other location remained open as late,” she says.
Open Questions
- How many people were affected by the long queues in Umeå?
- What was the exact reason for the long queues at the polling stations?
- Will the Electoral Authority take measures to avoid similar situations in future elections?
