Election to Parliament, Regional and Municipal Councils 2026

On Sunday, September 13, 2026, there will be elections to the Parliament, Regional and Municipal Councils.

The County Administrative Board of Örebro County is the regional electoral authority and is responsible for the final counting of the votes.

We are looking for individuals who thrive in a structured environment, are accustomed to working within given frameworks and rules, and have an interest in society. If you are also a meticulous person with a good sense of numbers, you will fit well into the role of staff member for the final vote counting of the 2026 elections.

Job Description

The tasks involve you, as a vote counter, being responsible for counting, reviewing, assessing, and sorting ballots as well as preparing lists. The tasks are performed under certain time pressure and can at times be monotonous. We are looking for 36 vote counters and 4 reserves for the counting of votes. As a vote counter, you will need to complete a mandatory training of about three hours before the elections.

Qualifications

To be suitable as a vote counter, you must be at least 18 years old. You should have an interest in and understanding of the democratic process. Previous experience with similar tasks in connection with election work is an advantage. As a person, you are responsible, meticulous, and interested in societal issues. You are methodical and structured with a good ability to follow given instructions and collaborate well with others.

You express yourself well in both spoken and written Swedish. We place great importance on personal suitability.

Employment

The employment is temporary from September 14 to September 25, 2026. Working hours are from 08:00 to 17:00. The end date is preliminary based on voter turnout, and longer working days may occur. To be eligible for the position, you must be able to work all days.

Security interviews will be conducted prior to employment. It may also be relevant with a security screening with background checks according to the Security Protection Act (2018:585) for this position. More information about what a security screening entails will be provided during the recruitment process.

Application

To facilitate our handling of incoming applications and to ensure the quality of our selection process, applications are made via the recruitment system Varbi. Please attach a personal letter and CV that includes relevant experience for the role of vote counter.

Interviews are planned for the following dates:

• Tuesday, February 10, from 13:30 to 15:00
• Thursday, February 12, from 09:00 to 10:30
• Wednesday, February 25, from 09:00 to 10:30

Welcome with your application no later than January 31, 2026.

At the County Administrative Board of Örebro County, we offer you an exciting workplace. We are characterized by a forward-looking attitude, good working environment, and employees with broad expertise. We have short decision-making paths and conduct many cross-functional collaborations. As an employee with us, you will have about 220 competent colleagues – ranging from knowledgeable experts to ambitious generalists – all working based on our four guiding principles: collaborative, service-oriented, legally secure, and driving.

The County Administrative Board of Örebro County represents the government in the county. However, we carry out many of our tasks in cooperation with municipalities, businesses, non-profit sectors, and citizens. This is based on our vision "Together for a sustainable and vibrant Örebro County".

The County Administrative Board strives to be an authority free from discrimination and wants to take advantage of the qualities that diversity brings to the organization.