Cantonal elections GL Glarus voters elect previous government at the first attempt

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8.3.2026 - 14:42

He was the man of the hour: SP candidate Markus Heer achieved the best result in the 2026 government council elections in Glarus. All of his previous colleagues were also re-elected. (Archive)
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The Glarus government remains as it is. All five councillors were re-elected in the first round of voting on Sunday. The best result was achieved by the SP's Markus Heer.

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08.03.2026, 14:42

08.03.2026, 15:08

The people of Glarus opted for consistency on Sunday. Their turnout in the general election for the new cantonal government was 40.63%.

State Governor Kaspar Becker (center), State Governor Markus Heer (SP), the longest-serving member of the cantonal government Marianne Lienhard (SVP), her party colleague Thomas Tschudi and Christian Marti (FDP) may run for another term in office.

The three non-party challengers stood no chance in all three Glarus municipalities.

Cantonal elections GL Glarus voters elect previous government at the first attempt

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