Michael Rubbestad

Michael Rubbestad
Deputy Leader of the Sweden Democrats
in the Riksdag
In office
26 April 2023 – 2 June 2026
Party Leader
Jimmie Åkesson
Riksdag Leader
Linda Lindberg
Preceded byLinda Lindberg
Succeeded byMatheus Enholm
Member of the Riksdag
In office
24 September 2018 – 2 June 2026
ConstituencyUppsala County
Personal details
Born (1980-10-16) 16 October 1980
PartySweden Democrats

Michael Per Axel Rubbestad (born 16 October 1980) is a Swedish politician and former musician who was elected as a member of the Riksdag in 2018 for the Sweden Democrats party.[1] He resigned from his position on 2 June 2026 when he was investigated for crimes relating to child sexual abuse material.[2][3]

Biography

Rubbestad is a councilor in Håbo Municipality, and the Riksdag serves on the Committee on Cultural Affairs.[4][1] In addition to politics, Rubbestad has worked as an actor.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b Michael Rubbestad (SD) – Riksdagen
  2. ^ Holm, Gusten (2 June 2026). "SD-toppen Michael Rubbestad utreds för barnporrbrott – hoppar av allt" [SD senior Michael Rubbestad is investigated for crimes relating to child porn – resigns from everything]. Expressen (in Swedish). Retrieved 2 June 2026.
  3. ^ Akdogan, Evindar (2 June 2026). "Rubbestad (SD) lämnar politiken – misstänks för grovt brott". Sveriges Radio (in Swedish). Archived from the original on 2 June 2026. Retrieved 2 June 2026.
  4. ^ Kommunalråd och oppositionsråd – Håbo
  5. ^ Fritänkaren – filmen om Strindberg (1994) – SFdb