Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Danish Social Democrats Lose Ground in Local Polls
In Denmark, the ruling Social Democratic Party lost many mayoral seats and votes in local elections.
People are worried about the cost of living and welfare services.
Urban voters moved to the left, and rural voters moved to the right.
The prime minister's coalition partners also did badly.
Social Democrats lost mayoral seats in a quarter of constituencies, including Copenhagen after 87 years
Party's vote share dropped to 23%, down from 28% in the last election
Voters concerned about cost of living and welfare services
Urban voters shifted left, rural voters shifted right
PM Mette Frederiksen's coalition partners also performed poorly
- Who
- Danish Social Democratic Party, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen
- What
- Lost ground in local polls
- When
- Municipal elections on Tuesday, national election due by October 31, 2026
- Where
- Denmark, particularly Copenhagen and rural areas
- Why
- Voters concerned about cost of living, welfare services, and environmental regulations
Left-wing Parties
Right-wing Populist Parties
Cost of Living
Left-wing Parties
Urban voters concerned about housing and elderly care costs
Right-wing Populist Parties
Rural voters concerned about increased environmental regulations
- Previous Vote Share
- 28%
- Current Vote Share
- 23%
- Mayoral Seats Lost
- At least a quarter of constituencies
- Next National Election
- Due by October 31, 2026
- PM's Age When Elected
- Youngest in Denmark