Federal Council — replacement of Viola Amherd
Switzerland elections · 2025-03-12 · held
Separate ballot for the Federal Council vacancy.
Indirect election — selection through an electoral body rather than a direct national popular vote. The record notes explain the selection process.
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Results: final · complete coverage · Candidate votes / 245 valid ballots in this seat ballot
| Party / candidate | Elector ballots | Elector ballot share | Seats | Electoral votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Pfister The Centre — Elected | 134 | 54.693878% | — | — |
| Markus Ritter The Centre | 110 | 44.897959% | — | — |
| Others Unattributed ballots | 1 | 0.408163% | — | — |
The first ballot produced no absolute majority. Martin Pfister was elected in the second. Candidate vote shares use each ballot’s 245 valid ballots; unattributed other votes remain a separate aggregate.