Sascha Faxe (born 4 August 1971) is a Danish politician who has served as

Member of the Folketing Members of the Folketing () are Member of parliament, members of the Danish parliament, known as the Folketing. The title is frequently shortened to the initialism MF. The term of office is up to 4 years, but usually shorter as the Prime minist ...

for The Alternative since the 2022 election.

Career

Despite standing and receiving 1,192 votes in the 2019 election, Faxe was not elected and rather served as primary substitute in the Zealand constituency. She announced her candidacy for leadership of The Alternative after

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stepped down, but was beaten out by

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. Faxe, who hails from

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, but lives in

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, was elected to the Folketing in 2022 with 1,129 personal votes. She has stated a desire to bring the green policies of Roskilde to all of Denmark through her new position.

Personal life

Faxe has two children, born in 2003 and 2001 respectively.

References

1971 births The Alternative (Denmark) politicians Living people Members of the Folketing 2022–2026 21st-century Danish women politicians Women members of the Folketing {{Denmark-politician-stub