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Left Alliance's record streak continues in HS-gallup poll
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Left Alliance's record streak continues in HS-gallup poll

From Helsingin Sanomat · () Finnish

Translated from Finnish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Left Alliance's support has reached a new record of 11.2% in the latest HS-gallup poll.
  • The Social Democratic Party leads with 24.1% but continues to see a decline as voters shift to the Left Alliance.
  • The poll indicates growth for the Left Alliance within the center-left bloc, while the National Coalition Party shows slight upward movement.

The latest HS-gallup poll reveals a new record in support for the Left Alliance, reaching 11.2%. This surge occurs as the Social Democratic Party, despite leading at 24.1%, experiences a continued decline in popularity. Voters appear to be shifting their support from the SDP to the Left Alliance.

According to Sakari Nurmela, research director at Verian, the Left Alliance's growth is occurring within the broader center-left, or "red-green," political bloc. While month-to-month changes in the poll are described as microscopic, a longer-term trend is visible in some shifts. The National Coalition Party has also seen a slight uptick in its support.

The poll, commissioned by Helsingin Sanomat, highlights a dynamic shift in the Finnish political landscape, with the Left Alliance gaining momentum at the expense of the traditionally leading Social Democrats.

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Originally published by Helsingin Sanomat in Finnish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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