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No Seat Shifts in Basel-Landschaft Despite Losses for the Greens
October 22, 2023
In Baselland, all incumbent representatives have been re-elected to the National Council.
“Praise for the Civic Election Victory: Comment from the ‘Handelszeitung'”.
October 22, 2023
The Swiss election results have been interpreted by the Handelszeitung as a sign that the public is looking for pragmatic solutions to the country's issues, rather than ideological debates.
After a Green Wave, a Rightward Shift Follows Four Years Later
October 22, 2023
The Swiss People's Party (SVP) has almost recovered from its seat losses in the last election in 2019, according to the latest projection from the GFS Bern research institute commissioned by SRG.
Jositsch Wins Re-Election to the Council of States – Race in Bern Open
October 22, 2023
In the Swiss cantons of Zurich, Bern, Geneva, Ticino and Vaud, the first round of elections for the Council of States (Ständerat) took place on Sunday.
The Selected Members of the National Council in the Canton of Geneva
October 22, 2023
The Canton of Geneva held a general election on October 18th, 2020, to elect twelve members to the National Council.
Results of the Council of States Election in the Canton of Geneva
October 22, 2023
In the Canton of Geneva, no one was elected to the Council of States in the first round of voting.
SVP Wins in Ticino at the Expense of the Center Party.
October 22, 2023
The Swiss People's Party (SVP) has won a second seat in the National Council of the canton of Ticino.
Marco Chiesa Fails to Win Re-Election in First Round
October 22, 2023
In the canton of Ticino, Switzerland, none of the eleven candidates were elected in the first round of the Council of States elections on Sunday.
Poggia in Geneva Leads in Senate Elections
October 22, 2023
In Geneva, the second round of the Council of States elections has taken place. Mauro Poggia of the MCG (Mouvement citoyens genevois) was the frontrunner after the first round, with over 700 votes ahead of incumbent Lisa Mazzone (Green Party) and Carlo Sommaruga (Socialist Party).
Distribution of the Twelve Seats in the Canton of St. Gallen
October 22, 2023
In the canton of St. Gallen, the Swiss People's Party (SVP) gained one seat in the National Council elections, while the Green Liberal Party (GLP) lost one seat.
FDP President Burkart Unsatisfied with Result
October 22, 2023
FDP-President Thierry Burkart is dissatisfied with the election results, which showed slight losses for the party.
Daniel Jositsch (SP) Wins Re-Election as Zurich Councilor of States
October 22, 2023
Daniel Jositsch (SP) has been re-elected as the current Zurich Councilor. Gregor Rutz (SVP) came in second, followed by Regine Sauter (FDP) and Tiana Moser (GLP).
The SP, SVP and Center are winners in the National Council elections in Vaud.
October 22, 2023
In the Canton of Vaud, the political landscape has shifted following the National Council elections.
Results of the Council of States Election in the Canton of Zurich
October 22, 2023
The citizens of the canton of Zurich have elected Daniel Jositsch (SP, incumbent) to the Council of States in the first round of voting.
Aargau SVP Gains Seat – Runoff Election for Council of States Seat
October 22, 2023
In the National Council elections in the canton of Aargau, the SVP regained its seventh seat, which it had lost four years ago.
The Selected Members of the National Council in the Canton of Neuchâtel
October 22, 2023
The canton of Neuchâtel has elected four people to the Swiss National Council in the recent elections.
SVP Gains Eight Seats According to SRG Projection, Greens Lose Six
October 22, 2023
The Swiss People's Party (SVP) has won eight seats in the National Council according to the SRG projection, bringing their total to 61.
CDU/CSU and FDP Do Not Want to Dismiss Incumbent Federal Councillors
October 22, 2023
The Mitte, FDP, SVP and GLP have all expressed their support for the current seat distribution in the upcoming Federal Council elections in December.

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