Government
The municipal council runs the government of Askim. The 2007 election results are as follows:
| Party | % votes | % change | Seats | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour (Ap) | 34.6 | +11.9 | 12 | +4 |
| Conservatives (H) | 19.4 | -1.8 | 7 | -2 |
| Progress Party (FrP) | 19.4 | +0.4 | 7 | +1 |
| Christian Democrats (KrF) | 6.5 | +0.3 | 2 | 0 |
| Askimpartiet (ASKIMP) | 5.9 | -1.2 | 2 | 0 |
| Liberals (V) | 5.4 | +1.2 | 2 | +1 |
| Centre Party (Sp) | 4.7 | -3.7 | 2 | -1 |
| Socialist Left (SV) | 4.1 | -2.9 | 1 | -2 |
| Others | 0 | -2.9 | 0 | -1 |
| Turnout | 55.0 | +2.2 | 35 | 35 |
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