Nationally, there are an average of between 4 and 5 referendums per year, and the number has remained fairly stable in the 2000s.

The votes often concern changes/constructions/locations of municipal activities such as schools and nursing homes.

But it is also common to hold referendums on wind power establishments in the municipality and proposed municipal mergers/splits.

Referendums in Dalarna

In Dalarna, up to and including 2023, referendums have been held on five occasions on as many topics:

2020: Malung-Sälen

About the establishment of wind power on Ripfjället

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Demonstration march in 2020 against wind power on Ripfjället. Photo: SVT

2009: Avesta

About the location of train stops in Avesta or Krylbo

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Where will the trains stop in Avesta? Photo: SVT

2006: Mora/Orsa/Älvdalen/Rättvik

On the rights of hunters and predators

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Should it be easier to shoot predators that threaten domestic animals? Photo: SVT

1995: Gagnef

About the establishment of Systembolaget in the municipality of Gagnef

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Two ballot papers, one for yes and one for no, are glued to a wine bottle before the referendum in 1995. Photo: SVT

1994: Älvdalen

About the construction of a hydroelectric power plant at Brunnsberg in Österdalälven

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A demonstration to preserve the river before the referendum on hydroelectric power plants in Älvdalen in 1994. Photo: SVT