In power since 2013, the coalition government, comprising Solberg's Conservatives and the populist anti-immigration Progress Party, has campaigned on a vow of continuity. Many voters -- more than one million of the 3.76 million registered -- also cast their ballots early in advance voting. Both Labour and the Conservatives are expected to post lower election scores compared to four years ago. Small, anti-establishment parties are expected to play a bigger-than-usual role in the election. Polling stations open at 9:00 am and will close at 9:00 pm, when the first partial results will be released.

Source: The Local September 11, 2017 06:22 UTC