The Social Democrats, Sweden’s largest party, which reigned supreme in the legislature for most of 20th century, is reported to have sent unsolicited SMS ads to some 700,000 inhabitants in what the party referred to as “mobilization areas” on election day, September 9, the daily newspaper Dagens Nyheter reported.
“The mailing reached nearly 700,000 people. And we have directed them to areas we call mobilization areas, where we think many people may vote for Social Democrats. Yesterday we met another 150,000 people in an eye-to-eye conversation, including those from this group,” Johan Öhrn, responsible for Social Democrats’ meeting campaign, said.
“Today is the election day. Vote for the Social Democrats — for a safer Sweden with more time with the family. Bring your ID,” the mailing, which made some voters angry, said.
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Personal data was purchased from the company Bisnode in order to reach out to a broader public. The so-called “mobilization areas” are characterized by a low
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