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Municipality · Canton of Solothurn · 3'585 voters
Balsthal
Balsthal votes more right than Switzerland and more conservative than Switzerland (popular votes 2022–2026). Since 1981, Balsthal has clearly moved: 1.0 pts per 10 years toward right.
Left ↔ Right · 2022–2026
Canton of Solothurn: −1.3 · trend since 1981: −1.0 pts per 10 years (clear)
Per 5-year period. Solid: Balsthal; dashed: Canton of Solothurn. Line “CH” = Swiss result.
Liberal ↔ Conservative · 2022–2026
Canton of Solothurn: −2.7 · trend since 1981: no clear trend
Per 5-year period. Solid: Balsthal; dashed: Canton of Solothurn. Line “CH” = Swiss result.
ⓘ How these scores are calculated
National Council election 2023
Party share in Balsthal; the thin line shows Switzerland. Right: change since 2019.
Parties since 1971
Party share in every National Council election (every 4 years). How the election figures are made
Clear trends (p < 0.05): SVP +7.8 pts per 10 years · FDP −6.3 pts per 10 years.
Where Balsthal differed most from Switzerland
Popular votes of the last 10 years with the biggest difference to the Swiss yes share.
| Date | Vote | Balsthal | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21.5.2017 | Energy Act | 42.1% yes | 58.2% yes |
| 27.9.2020 | Paternity leave | 44.5% yes | 60.3% yes |
| 14.6.2026 | «Sustainability initiative» (Limiting the national population) | 60.8% yes | 45.2% yes |
| 19.5.2019 | Implementation of the EU Weapons Directive | 49.7% yes | 63.7% yes |
| 9.2.2020 | Initiative «More affordable homes» | 29.9% yes | 42.9% yes |
Municipalities that vote alike
Ringgenberg (BE) (BE) Gränichen (AG) Brittnau (AG) Hasle bei Burgdorf (BE) Niedergösgen (SO) Altnau (TG)