National Council
The National Council is the lower chamber of the Swiss legislature consists of 200 seats, among which 195 members in cantons directly elected by proportional representation vote and 6 in half cantons directly elected by simple majority vote. Members serve 4-year terms.
Source: CIA World Factbook - Switzerland
| Population | 8,372,098 |
| Election Method | Directly Elected |
| Term Length | 4 years |
| Term Limit | None |
Upcoming Election
| Election | Count Down | Election Date |
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| Swiss National Council Election, 2027 | in 2 years | October 2027 *No Fixed Date |
Event Timeline
| October 22, 2023 | Swiss National Council Election, 2023 | |||
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| October 20, 2019 | Swiss National Council Election, 2019 | |||
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| October 18, 2015 | Swiss National Council Election, 2015 | |||
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