Government and politics in Glarus (Ostschweiz, Switzerland): official figures
The canton of Glarus is run by a 5-member cantonal government, elected in 2026, and a 60-seat cantonal parliament, last elected in 2026.
Which party is largest in Glarus?
The largest party in the cantonal parliament of Glarus after the 2026 election is the Swiss People's Party (SVP) with 24 of 60 seats (40.0%).
Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copyHow many women are in the Glarus parliament?
Women won 16 of the 60 seats in the Glarus parliament in 2026, a share of 26.7% (all cantonal parliaments: 35.0%).
Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copyWhich parties are in the government of Glarus?
The 5 seats of the Glarus cantonal government (elected 2026, as recorded on 18 October 2026) are held by: Swiss People's Party (SVP) 2, FDP (The Liberals) 1, Social Democrats (SP) 1, Centre party (Die Mitte) 1.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copyWho governs the canton of Glarus?
In Glarus the Swiss People's Party (SVP) holds the most seats on the cantonal executive, 2 of 5, and 4 different parties are represented in it.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copyMore figures
- Seats in the Glarus parliament elected in 2026: Swiss People's Party (SVP) 24, FDP (The Liberals) 10, Centre party (Die Mitte) 9, Social Democrats (SP) 6, Greens 6, Green Liberals (GLP) 5. Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copy
- With 60 members for 42,451 residents, the Glarus parliament has one seat for every 708 people. Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copy
How Glarus compares with other cantons in Switzerland
Women in the cantonal parliament (% of seats, latest election) (2026)
Glarus ranks 22 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Women in the cantonal parliament (% of seats, latest election) |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Nidwalden | 28.3% |
| 20 | St. Gallen | 28.3% |
| 21 | Zug | 27.5% |
| 22 | Glarus | 26.7% |
| 23 | Obwalden | 25.5% |
| 24 | Appenzell Innerrhoden | 22.0% |
| 25 | Uri | 21.9% |
Seat share of the largest party in the cantonal parliament (%) (2026)
Glarus ranks 1 of 25, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Seat share of the largest party in the cantonal parliament (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glarus | 40.0% |
| 2 | Schwyz | 38.0% |
| 3 | Valais / Wallis | 37.7% |
| 4 | Schaffhausen | 35.0% |
| 5 | St. Gallen | 35.0% |
| 6 | Uri | 34.4% |
| 7 | Aargau | 34.3% |
Residents per cantonal parliament seat (2025 population) (2026)
Glarus ranks 24 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Residents per cantonal parliament seat (2025 population) |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Jura | 1,253 |
| 21 | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | 880 |
| 22 | Nidwalden | 761 |
| 23 | Obwalden | 725 |
| 24 | Glarus | 708 |
| 25 | Uri | 603 |
| 26 | Appenzell Innerrhoden | 338 |
SVP share of seats in the cantonal parliament (%) (2026)
Glarus ranks 1 of 25, highest first.
| Rank | Area | SVP share of seats in the cantonal parliament (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glarus | 40.0% |
| 2 | Schwyz | 38.0% |
| 3 | Schaffhausen | 35.0% |
| 4 | St. Gallen | 35.0% |
| 5 | Aargau | 34.3% |
| 6 | Obwalden | 32.7% |
| 7 | Thurgau | 32.3% |
SP share of seats in the cantonal parliament (%) (2026)
Glarus ranks 21 of 25, highest first.
| Rank | Area | SP share of seats in the cantonal parliament (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Schwyz | 14.0% |
| 19 | Thurgau | 13.8% |
| 20 | Ticino | 12.2% |
| 21 | Glarus | 10.0% |
| 22 | Zug | 10.0% |
| 23 | Obwalden | 7.3% |
| 24 | Uri | 6.2% |
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Sources
- Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS): Kantonale Parlamentswahlen: Mandatsverteilung nach Parteien, Geschlecht und Kantonen (elections counted up to 4 October 2026), read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 fd812b0d11ac…)
- Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS): Kantonale Regierungswahlen: Mandatsverteilung nach Partei und Kanton (T 17.02.06.01, elections counted up to 18 October 2026), read 24 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 b0f5f46a4367…)
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