# Norwegian Conservative Party polling decline

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/norwegian-conservative-party-polling-decline
> Updated: 2026-11-08T18:01:58.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Conservative Party leader Ine Eriksen Søreide has experienced a decline in popularity according to recent polling. In October, a poll showed Søreide at 33 percent preference for prime minister, a seven percentage point drop since December, while Labor Party leader Jonas Gahr Støre rose to 43 percent. During this period, Søreide criticized the government budget, advocating for lower taxes and increased economic freedom.

By November, Søreide admitted the Conservative Party had made mistakes and failed to define a clear direction, describing the party as being in a “valley of shadows” between the Labor Party and the Progress Party. Polling data indicated the party's support dropped from an average of 18 percent in March to approximately 13 percent. In response, the party introduced a new plan focusing on school system reforms, welfare administration reform, and tax reductions.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-08: Høyre leader Ine Eriksen Søreide admits party errors

Høyre leader Ine Eriksen Søreide admits the party has failed to distinguish itself from rivals, following a significant drop in polling numbers since she took office.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hyre-leader-ine-eriksen-sreide-admits-party-errors

### 2026-10-12: Ine Eriksen Søreide faces declining popularity in prime minister poll

A new poll shows Conservative leader Ine Eriksen Søreide’s popularity dropping to 33 percent in a head-to-head matchup against Jonas Gahr Støre, who leads with 43 percent.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ine-eriksen-sreide-faces-declining-popularity-in-prime-minister-poll

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Cite as: Norwegian Conservative Party polling decline. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/norwegian-conservative-party-polling-decline