Division of the municipality, greater direct democracy and whether a sports ground should be built or not.

These are examples of issues that the county's 24 local parties are pushing ahead of this year's elections.

Both the Nykvarnspartiet and the Waxholmspartiet believe that it is an advantage not to have to relate to national politics, both when it comes to voters' trust and in practical politics.

But on the other hand, it can be difficult to convey what policy they pursue in the long term.

What are the challenges for the small local parties?

Hear political scientist Jon Nyhlén in the clip above.