Government and politics in Luzern (Zentralschweiz, Switzerland): official figures
The canton of Luzern is run by a 5-member cantonal government, elected in 2023, and a 120-seat cantonal parliament, last elected in 2023.
Which party is largest in Luzern?
The largest party in the cantonal parliament of Luzern after the 2023 election is the Centre party (Die Mitte) with 32 of 120 seats (26.7%).
Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copyHow many women are in the Luzern parliament?
Women won 48 of the 120 seats in the Luzern parliament in 2023, a share of 40.0% (all cantonal parliaments: 35.0%).
Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copyWhich parties are in the government of Luzern?
The 5 seats of the Luzern cantonal government (elected 2023, 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 Luzern?
In Luzern 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 Luzern parliament elected in 2023: Centre party (Die Mitte) 32, Swiss People's Party (SVP) 27, FDP (The Liberals) 22, Social Democrats (SP) 19, Greens 12, Green Liberals (GLP) 8. Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copy
- With 120 members for 441,500 residents, the Luzern parliament has one seat for every 3,679 people. Source: Federal Statistical Office (BFS/OFS) · saved copy
How Luzern compares with other cantons in Switzerland
Women in the cantonal parliament (% of seats, latest election) (2026)
Luzern ranks 5 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Women in the cantonal parliament (% of seats, latest election) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Bern / Berne | 46.2% |
| 3 | Basel-Stadt | 46.0% |
| 4 | Zürich | 43.9% |
| 5 | Luzern | 40.0% |
| 6 | Valais / Wallis | 38.5% |
| 7 | Basel-Landschaft | 37.8% |
| 8 | Schaffhausen | 36.7% |
Seat share of the largest party in the cantonal parliament (%) (2026)
Luzern ranks 18 of 25, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Seat share of the largest party in the cantonal parliament (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Graubünden / Grigioni / Grischun | 29.2% |
| 16 | Jura | 28.3% |
| 17 | Nidwalden | 28.3% |
| 18 | Luzern | 26.7% |
| 19 | Zürich | 25.6% |
| 20 | Solothurn | 25.0% |
| 21 | Zug | 25.0% |
Residents per cantonal parliament seat (2025 population) (2026)
Luzern ranks 8 of 26, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Residents per cantonal parliament seat (2025 population) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Aargau | 5,313 |
| 6 | St. Gallen | 4,534 |
| 7 | Ticino | 3,998 |
| 8 | Luzern | 3,679 |
| 9 | Basel-Landschaft | 3,376 |
| 10 | Fribourg / Freiburg | 3,190 |
| 11 | Solothurn | 2,916 |
SVP share of seats in the cantonal parliament (%) (2026)
Luzern ranks 16 of 25, highest first.
| Rank | Area | SVP share of seats in the cantonal parliament (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Solothurn | 25.0% |
| 14 | Zug | 25.0% |
| 15 | Basel-Landschaft | 23.3% |
| 16 | Luzern | 22.5% |
| 17 | Valais / Wallis | 20.0% |
| 18 | Jura | 18.3% |
| 19 | Fribourg / Freiburg | 16.4% |
SP share of seats in the cantonal parliament (%) (2026)
Luzern ranks 14 of 25, highest first.
| Rank | Area | SP share of seats in the cantonal parliament (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Genève | 18.0% |
| 12 | Graubünden / Grigioni / Grischun | 16.7% |
| 13 | Aargau | 16.4% |
| 14 | Luzern | 15.8% |
| 15 | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | 15.4% |
| 16 | St. Gallen | 15.0% |
| 17 | Valais / Wallis | 14.6% |
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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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