Sweden's Left Crumbles: Social Democrats Lose Ground in 38 Northern Towns
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The Social Democrats have lost support in 38 of 44 municipal elections across northern Sweden, a region where the party has historically dominated.
In Överkalix, Social Democrat Niclas Hökfors will hand power to the Center Party.
"There is nothing to do but congratulate them," he said.