Who can stand for election to the National Council?
Conditions for standing for election. Additional information for Swiss citizens living abroad.
Standing for election to Parliament: requirements, procedures, competent authorities
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.
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Who can stand for election to the Council of States?
Conditions for standing for election, in each canton. Special requirements for Swiss citizens living abroad.
Independent candidate or member of a party?
Standing as a candidate for an existing party, as an independent, or founding a new party to stand for.
Incompatibility with a parliamentary mandate
What activities prevent me from holding a seat in parliament?
How to stand for election to the National Council
Interactive map of Switzerland with useful information for candidates: conditions and rules in each canton. Additional information for Swiss citizens living abroad.
How to stand for election to the Council of States
Procedure for taking part in the elections to the Council of States in each canton. Specific information for Swiss citizens living abroad.
The Swiss abroad and elections to Parliament
The most important information on elections to the National Council and the Council of States for Swiss citizens living abroad.
List combinations and sub-combinations
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.
Candidates in the past: dates and figures
How many candidates stood in other elections? And four years ago? How many young people, and how many women?
Female candidates
Information provided by the Federal Commission for Women’s Issues.
Candidacy
Detailed information provided by the Federal Chancellery.