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Sophie Michaud Gigon selected as Green Party candidate for Council of States

Sophie Michaud Gigon Green Party Council of States Vaud Swiss politics

The Vaud Green Party has officially validated the candidacy of Sophie Michaud Gigon for the Council of States election scheduled for October 2027. The decision was made during an extraordinary general assembly in Renens.

Michaud Gigon, a current member of the National Council since 2019, aims to reclaim the seat currently held by Pascal Broulis of the PLR. She may campaign alongside Socialist Senator Pierre-Yves Maillard.

Her professional background includes serving as the secretary general of the Fédération Romande des Consommateurs since 2017 and holding leadership roles at Pro Natura. Her political experience also encompasses 12 years on the Lausanne municipal council and participation in the OECD parliamentary delegation.

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Council of States · Fédération Romande des Consommateurs · Green Party · Sophie Michaud Gigon · Vaud

Sources

Les Vert-e-s vaudois lancent Sophie Michaud Gigon pour le Conseil des Etats en octobre 2027 - Le Temps [www.letemps.ch]
Les Vert·e·s plébiscitent Sophie Michaud Gigon comme candidate au Conseil des États - Les VERT.E.S vaudois.es [vert-e-s-vd.ch]