In most cantons, voters elect representatives to the National Council by proportional representation. This means that the mandates are first divided between the lists according to the number of votes obtained, and then allocated to the people with the highest number of votes on the list.
In the cantons of Obwalden and Nidwalden, voters elect representatives to the National Council using the simple majority system. This means that the candidate with the highest number of votes is elected. If only one valid candidate is submitted within the deadline (by noon on 4 September 2023), that candidate is tacitly elected without a popular vote.
Find out how to vote in the cantons of Obwalden and Nidwalden.
In the cantons of Uri, Glarus, Appenzell Ausserrhoden and Appenzell Innerrhoden, voters elect representatives to the National Council using the simple majority system. This means that the candidate with the highest number of votes is elected.
ch.ch gives you an overview of the candidates.
To find out how many representatives represent your canton in the National Council, have a look at the page number of seats in Parliament.
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If you are planning to travel during the election period, have a look at the page not at home but still able to vote.
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