Who can stand for election to the National Council?
Conditions for standing for election.
What you need to know if you want to stand for election to the National Council or the Council of States. Conditions and rules for Swiss citizens living abroad.
Conditions for standing for election.
The most important information for Swiss citizens living abroad.
Conditions for standing for election, in each canton. Special requirements for Swiss citizens living abroad.
Standing as a candidate for an existing party, as an independent, or founding a new party to stand for.
What activities prevent me from holding a seat in parliament?
Interactive map of Switzerland with useful information for candidates: conditions and rules in each canton. Additional information for Swiss citizens living abroad.
Procedure for taking part in the elections to the Council of States in each canton. Specific information for Swiss citizens living abroad.
In those cantons which have a proportional system, political parties may decide to combine their lists of candidates to increase their chances of obtaining seats.
How many candidates stood in other elections? And four years ago? How many young people, and how many women?
Information provided by the Federal Commission for Women’s Issues.
Detailed information provided by the Federal Chancellery.