Government and politics in Genève (Région lémanique, Switzerland): official figures
The canton of Geneva is run by a 7-member cantonal government, elected in 2023, and a 100-seat cantonal parliament, last elected in 2023.
Which party is largest in Geneva?
The largest party in the cantonal parliament of Geneva after the 2023 election is the FDP (The Liberals) with 22 of 100 seats (22.0%).
Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copyHow many women are in the Geneva parliament?
Women won 36 of the 100 seats in the Geneva parliament in 2023, a share of 36.0% (all cantonal parliaments: 35.0%).
Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copyWhich parties are in the government of Geneva?
The 7 seats of the Geneva cantonal government (elected 2023, as recorded on 18 October 2026) are held by: FDP (The Liberals) 2, Social Democrats (SP) 2, Centre party (Die Mitte) 1, Greens 1, other lists 1.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copyWho governs the canton of Geneva?
No party dominates the Geneva cantonal executive: no list holds more than 2 of its 7 seats, and 4 different parties are represented in it.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copyMore figures
- Seats in the Geneva parliament elected in 2023: FDP (The Liberals) 22, Social Democrats (SP) 18, Greens 15, Geneva Citizens' Movement (MCG) 14, Swiss People's Party (SVP) 12, other lists 10. Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copy
- With 100 members for 537,084 residents, the Geneva parliament has one seat for every 5,371 people. Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copy
How Genève compares with other cantons in Switzerland
Women in the cantonal parliament (% of seats, latest election) (2026)
Genève ranks 9 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Women in the cantonal parliament (% of seats, latest election) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Valais / Wallis | 38.5% |
| 7 | Basel-Landschaft | 37.8% |
| 8 | Schaffhausen | 36.7% |
| 9 | Genève | 36.0% |
| 10 | Vaud | 36.0% |
| 11 | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | 35.4% |
| 12 | Solothurn | 34.0% |
Seat share of the largest party in the cantonal parliament (%) (2026)
Genève ranks 25 of 25, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Seat share of the largest party in the cantonal parliament (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Zürich | 25.6% |
| 20 | Solothurn | 25.0% |
| 21 | Zug | 25.0% |
| 22 | Fribourg / Freiburg | 23.6% |
| 23 | Basel-Landschaft | 23.3% |
| 24 | Ticino | 23.3% |
| 25 | Genève | 22.0% |
Residents per cantonal parliament seat (2025 population) (2026)
Genève ranks 4 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Residents per cantonal parliament seat (2025 population) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zürich | 9,072 |
| 2 | Bern / Berne | 6,726 |
| 3 | Vaud | 5,758 |
| 4 | Genève | 5,371 |
| 5 | Aargau | 5,313 |
| 6 | St. Gallen | 4,534 |
| 7 | Ticino | 3,998 |
SVP share of seats in the cantonal parliament (%) (2026)
Genève ranks 22 of 25, highest first.
| Rank | Area | SVP share of seats in the cantonal parliament (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Fribourg / Freiburg | 16.4% |
| 20 | Vaud | 15.3% |
| 21 | Basel-Stadt | 12.0% |
| 22 | Genève | 12.0% |
| 23 | Neuchâtel | 12.0% |
| 24 | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | 10.8% |
| 25 | Ticino | 10.0% |
SP share of seats in the cantonal parliament (%) (2026)
Genève ranks 11 of 25, highest first.
| Rank | Area | SP share of seats in the cantonal parliament (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Solothurn | 21.0% |
| 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% |
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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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