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Procedures for the election of the National Council

In most cantons, members of the National Council are elected by proportional representation. Cantons with only one seat in the National Council conduct their elections using the majority system. This page provides more detailed information.

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For the election of the National Council, Swiss citizens abroad have the same voting channels and are subject to the same rules as their fellow citizens in Switzerland. However, they must first complete the formalities for exercising the right to vote abroad.
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