# Swiss Green Party 2027 election candidacies

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/swiss-green-party-2027-election-candidacies
> Updated: 2026-11-02T02:33:15.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Swiss Green Party has begun identifying candidates for the 2027 federal elections. In Vaud, the party validated Sophie Michaud Gigon for the Council of States election. Michaud Gigon, a current member of the National Council, seeks to reclaim the seat held by Pascal Broulis.

In Geneva, Green Party president Lisa Mazzone announced her intention to run for both the Council of States and the National Council. Mazzone, who previously served in both chambers, stated her candidacy is motivated by the need for female representation and climate action.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-02: Lisa Mazzone announces candidacy for 2027 Swiss federal elections

Green Party president Lisa Mazzone will run for the National Council and Council of States in the 2027 Swiss federal elections.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lisa-mazzone-announces-candidacy-for-2027-swiss-federal-elections

### 2026-10-31: Sophie Michaud Gigon selected as Green Party candidate for Council of States

The Vaud Green Party has nominated National Councilor Sophie Michaud Gigon to run for the Council of States in October 2027.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sophie-michaud-gigon-selected-as-green-party-candidate-for-council-of-states

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