Government and politics in Graubünden / Grigioni / Grischun (Ostschweiz, Switzerland): official figures
The canton of Graubünden is run by a 5-member cantonal government, elected in 2026, and a 120-seat cantonal parliament, last elected in 2026.
Which party is largest in Graubünden?
The largest party in the cantonal parliament of Graubünden after the 2026 election is the Swiss People's Party (SVP) with 35 of 120 seats (29.2%).
Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copyHow many women are in the Graubünden parliament?
Women won 38 of the 120 seats in the Graubünden parliament in 2026, a share of 31.7% (all cantonal parliaments: 35.0%).
Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copyWhich parties are in the government of Graubünden?
The 5 seats of the Graubünden cantonal government (elected 2026, as recorded on 18 October 2026) are held by: Centre party (Die Mitte) 2, FDP (The Liberals) 1, Social Democrats (SP) 1, Swiss People's Party (SVP) 1.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copyWho governs the canton of Graubünden?
In Graubünden the Centre party (Die Mitte) 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 Graubünden parliament elected in 2026: Swiss People's Party (SVP) 35, Centre party (Die Mitte) 28, FDP (The Liberals) 23, Social Democrats (SP) 20, Green Liberals (GLP) 7, Greens 7. Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copy
- With 120 members for 207,400 residents, the Graubünden parliament has one seat for every 1,728 people. Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copy
How Graubünden / Grigioni / Grischun compares with other cantons in Switzerland
Women in the cantonal parliament (% of seats, latest election) (2026)
Graubünden / Grigioni / Grischun ranks 15 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Women in the cantonal parliament (% of seats, latest election) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Solothurn | 34.0% |
| 13 | Fribourg / Freiburg | 33.6% |
| 14 | Ticino | 32.2% |
| 15 | Graubünden / Grigioni / Grischun | 31.7% |
| 16 | Jura | 31.7% |
| 17 | Thurgau | 30.8% |
| 18 | Aargau | 30.0% |
Seat share of the largest party in the cantonal parliament (%) (2026)
Graubünden / Grigioni / Grischun ranks 15 of 25, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Seat share of the largest party in the cantonal parliament (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Bern / Berne | 31.9% |
| 13 | Basel-Stadt | 31.0% |
| 14 | Neuchâtel | 30.0% |
| 15 | Graubünden / Grigioni / Grischun | 29.2% |
| 16 | Jura | 28.3% |
| 17 | Nidwalden | 28.3% |
| 18 | Luzern | 26.7% |
Residents per cantonal parliament seat (2025 population) (2026)
Graubünden / Grigioni / Grischun ranks 16 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Residents per cantonal parliament seat (2025 population) |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Thurgau | 2,329 |
| 14 | Basel-Stadt | 2,042 |
| 15 | Neuchâtel | 1,804 |
| 16 | Graubünden / Grigioni / Grischun | 1,728 |
| 17 | Schwyz | 1,701 |
| 18 | Zug | 1,688 |
| 19 | Schaffhausen | 1,501 |
SVP share of seats in the cantonal parliament (%) (2026)
Graubünden / Grigioni / Grischun ranks 9 of 25, highest first.
| Rank | Area | SVP share of seats in the cantonal parliament (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Obwalden | 32.7% |
| 7 | Thurgau | 32.3% |
| 8 | Bern / Berne | 31.9% |
| 9 | Graubünden / Grigioni / Grischun | 29.2% |
| 10 | Nidwalden | 28.3% |
| 11 | Uri | 26.6% |
| 12 | Zürich | 25.6% |
SP share of seats in the cantonal parliament (%) (2026)
Graubünden / Grigioni / Grischun ranks 12 of 25, highest first.
| Rank | Area | SP share of seats in the cantonal parliament (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Zürich | 20.0% |
| 10 | Fribourg / Freiburg | 19.1% |
| 11 | Genève | 18.0% |
| 12 | Graubünden / Grigioni / Grischun | 16.7% |
| 13 | Aargau | 16.4% |
| 14 | Luzern | 15.8% |
| 15 | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | 15.4% |
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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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