Lisa Mazzone announces candidacy for 2027 Swiss federal elections

Lisa Mazzone, president of the Green Party, has announced her intention to run in the 2027 federal elections. Mazzone aims to regain a seat in the Council of States, noting that Geneva requires a progressive, female voice in the upper chamber. She also plans to run for the National Council to support the party's broader campaign.

Mazzone previously served in the National Council from 2015 to 2019 and in the Council of States from 2019 to 2023, before losing her seat in the 2023 elections. She cited the need for stronger representation for women and more decisive action on the climate crisis as primary motivations for her return to parliament. Her platform includes defending Geneva's interests in rail and infrastructure, as well as continuing the fight against sexual violence.