Latest Opinion Poll for the Norwegian Election (InFact, June 30, 2026)

June 30, 2026

1172 respondents

Next General Election in Norway: 2029

The next General Election in Norway is expected in 2029.

Norway's Incumbent Government Without a Majority

Based on the InFact projection, the incumbent governing parties would currently secure 22.5% of the parliamentary seats.

Who is leading in the latest poll from InFact?

According to the latest national poll in Norway by InFact, Fremskrittspartiet leads with 31.5%. They are followed by Arbeiderpartiet: 21.6%, Høyre: 14.3%, Rødt: 6.5%, De Grønne: 5.3%, Sosialistisk Venstreparti: 5.1%, Venstre: 5.1%, Senterpartiet: 4.6% and Kristelig Folkeparti: 4%. Other parties secure 2% of the votes.

Quality Check: How Reliable is the InFact Projection?

Potential Majorities and Coalition Scenarios

Electoral Threshold

The electoral threshold for Norway's election is 4%.

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How Does the PolitPro Analysis Work?

Election polls are not predictions; they are snapshots subject to statistical fluctuations. To provide a realistic picture, we daily simulate 100,000 election outcomes based on the PolitPro Election Trend using the 'Monte Carlo method'. In doing so, we factor in typical voter migration patterns and political trends. Our algorithm tests various scenarios – from minor shifts within political camps to unexpected political developments – to determine the true chances of success for parties and coalitions.

Fremskrittspartiet + Høyre + Venstre
Centre-Right
52.1%
Arbeiderpartiet + Høyre + De Grønne + Venstre + Senterpartiet
Centre-Left
52.1%
Fremskrittspartiet + Høyre + Senterpartiet
Centre-Right
51.5%
Arbeiderpartiet + Høyre + De Grønne + Venstre + Kristelig Folkeparti
Centre-Left
51.5%
Fremskrittspartiet + Høyre + Kristelig Folkeparti
Centre-Right
50.9%
Arbeiderpartiet + Høyre + De Grønne + Venstre
Centre-Left
47.9%
Fremskrittspartiet + Høyre
Centre-Right
47.3%
Arbeiderpartiet
Centre-Left
22.5%

Projected Parliamentary Composition (Source: InFact)

According to InFact, 9 parties are projected to surpass the electoral threshold and enter the Norwegian parliament: Fremskrittspartiet with 55 representatives, Arbeiderpartiet with 38 representatives, Høyre with 25 representatives, Rødt with 12 representatives, De Grønne with 10 representatives, Sosialistisk Venstreparti with 8 representatives, Venstre with 8 representatives, Senterpartiet with 7 representatives and Kristelig Folkeparti with 6 representatives.

Norway's Electoral System

The Norwegian Parliament, the Storting, comprises 169 representatives elected every four years. Norway employs a system of proportional representation across 19 electoral districts, corresponding to its traditional counties (fylker). Of the 169 seats, 150 are directly allocated as district mandates within these constituencies. The remaining 19 seats are compensatory (or leveling) mandates (utjevningsmandater), one for each district, designed to ensure nationwide proportionality between vote share and seat distribution. A unique feature is that the Storting is elected for a full four-year term; the Norwegian Constitution explicitly prohibits early elections.

Electoral Thresholds

Norway does not impose a fixed percentage threshold for winning district mandates; success here hinges on results within individual electoral districts. However, to qualify for the distribution of the 19 compensatory seats, a party must achieve a nationwide threshold of 4%. This hurdle holds immense significance in Norwegian politics, as crossing or failing to meet the 4% mark frequently determines which political bloc (center-left or center-right) can form a majority in the Storting.

Government Formation and Traditions

Norway operates under a system known as 'negative parliamentarism'. This means a government does not require a formal vote of confidence from the Storting upon taking office; it merely needs to avoid an active majority voting against it. This system strongly favors the formation of minority governments, which are highly prevalent in Norway. These governments rely on firm agreements with supporting parties in Parliament to pass budgets and crucial legislation. Norway's political culture is deeply rooted in consensus-building and cross-party cooperation.

Data Sources and Methodology

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