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Cantonal differences
The ability of Swiss Abroad to participate in cantonal elections and votes is regulated on a cantonal basis. The cantons differ greatly in their approaches.
The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) keeps a list of which cantons allow Swiss Abroad to participate in cantonal elections and votes:
Voting and electoral rights of Swiss Abroad
The right to take part in the Council of States elections is also regulated differently from canton to canton. For more information see:
Participating in the Council of States elections