Norwegian parliamentary elections

Norwegian parliamentary elections determine the composition of the Storting, Norway's national legislature, which has 169 members elected every four years. Citizens vote for political parties and, through proportional representation, seats are allocated based on each party’s share of the national vote. This system ensures a broad representation of political viewpoints. Parties then form coalitions to govern, with the Prime Minister usually coming from the leading party or coalition. The election process involves campaigning, voting, and post-election negotiations to create functioning government coalitions that reflect the voters’ preferences.